Category Archives: Lifelogging

Lifelet: UX joy of the day

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Skip Walter

Now that I am returning to road warrior status, I am reminded of the “joys” of travelling. Getting a hotel room in Silicon Valley is getting to be a challenge. Here is what awaited me at the Days Inn last … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Travelling Protected?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Skip Walter

During this time of government shutdown, it is always fascinating to experience what is essential and non-essential government work. On my trip to the airport to spend a week in Palo Alto, CA, we started our journey on the Seattle-Bainbridge … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Rainbows

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Skip Walter

We are blessed with a view of the Puget Sound looking at the kaleidoscope of colors that dance between water and sky minute by minute. Of particular joy are the rainbows that show up in the spring and fall. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Climbers in Yosemite

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Skip Walter

On a beautiful July day, we entered Yosemite National Park through the east entrance at Tioga Pass. I wanted to stop every 100 yards and capture photos of the amazing acts of nature from the the snow fed streams to … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: CanyonLands National Park

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Skip Walter

On this day of national shame no matter what your political persuasion as the government shuts down, I salute the National Parks which have given our family so much joy. The “google search image” celebrates our National Parks: “Google is … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Kolob Canyons of Zion National Park

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Skip Walter

On our drive north from Zion National Park we spotted Kolob Canyons of Zion National Park. Having a few hours of daylight left, we turned into the park and started a steep climb out of the flat lands. As we … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Patterns Surround Me

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Skip Walter

My good friend and colleague David Socha introduced me to his habit of taking “patterns” photos. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. On my good days, I am on the hunt for interesting patterns. Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Angels Landing and Walter’s Wiggles

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Skip Walter

We’d heard so much about Angels Landing from our daughter Elizabeth and her dissertation research professor, Paul Dassonville. We decided to spend a second day at Zion National Park in order to ascend what looked to be a comfortable hiking … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Seafair, Blue Angels and Hydros

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Skip Walter

Seafair is a wonderful tradition in Seattle to spend several weeks honoring the Navy for their service and entertaining us with the unlimited hydroplane races. For four days (two days of practice), we get to enjoy the Blue Angels zooming … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Zion National Park

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Skip Walter

For those who only spend time in Seattle in the summer months, it is hard to imagine how dreary the winter and spring months can be with constant gray and drizzle. The wet cold goes all the way to the … Continue reading →

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