Category Archives: Lifelet

Lifelet: Behold the tooth fairy

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Skip Walter

The circle of life continues.  One of our grand children lost her first front tooth.  However, she lost it on a visit to Canada.  A text storm ensued as my daughter wondered what she should do about the tooth fairy.  … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: What’s your aspiration?

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Skip Walter

Coach:  What is your aspiration? Skip: I thought that was pretty clear, I want to be able to walk normally again so I can hike in the mountains. Coach: That sounds more like a goal than an aspiration. Skip: No, … Continue reading →

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Little Girls and Puddles

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Skip Walter

“Boots or tennis shoes,” I asked. “Boots, Grand dad.  I might find some puddles,” Alice replied. It didn’t take long to find that puddle. Silly me, we live in Seattle. My focus was on Alice tripping lightly through the puddle. … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: The Many Grays of Puget Sound

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Skip Walter

If we can just slow down and sit and watch the early morning slide by, the many grays of Puget Sound emerge. The grays are in the clouds, and the water, and the seagulls that fly by. Enjoy the emergence … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: The Three Stages of a Catholic Mass

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Skip Walter

On a recent Sunday, we had the present of the presence of our oldest grandchild. Young Alice was kind enough to join us for the 10am mass. As we snuggled into the last row of the church, Alice climbed on … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Seeing the United States from 40,000 feet

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Skip Walter

On a recent trip from Seattle to Newark, NJ, I had a window seat on an Alaska Airlines flight.  Normally I opt for an aisle seat, but all were taken. I decided that this would be the day that I … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Alaska Airline Surprise

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Skip Walter

My definition of a good trip is that nothing surprising happens.  When it comes to airline trips, I want boring. On a recent return trip to New York City, I chose Alaska Airlines for the trip from Newark Airport to … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Alice Helps Grandma with Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Skip Walter

One of the joys of Christmas is having quality time with family. This year our granddaughter Alice was able to spend the day with us helping prepare for upcoming family time. Enjoy grandmother and granddaughter making cookies and decorating our … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: The Fruit Song

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Skip Walter

Every once and a while a beautiful soul wanders into my life.  For the last several months I’ve been overjoyed getting to know John Andrew Morrison who has a day job at the TAI Group.  In his spare time, he … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Beast Quake I and II

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Skip Walter

The creativity of sports fans always amazes me. As Seahawk fans we came out of our chairs yelling wildly as Marshawn Lynch ran 79 yards against the Arizona Cardinals for a touchdown. This fan spliced both Beast Quake runs together:  

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