beach – Power of Craft Compels You

…I could spend hours upon hours beachcombing and collecting a ridiculous amount of sea glass and seashells, both whole and partial. When B was young, we’d pack a picnic and head to the beach, filling *jars* with our goodies. In lieu of a jar, today I filled my pockets. A bit of sea glass. A handful of (what I hope are) agates. A random assortment of sun-bleached shells. A couple rocks that somehow caught my fancy (including a ball that was once a brick). And a lucky penny from 1962.

There’s a 2.3 mile out-and-back trail (Meadowdale Beach Trail) just 12 minutes from J’s place. So, naturally, I took myself on a relaxing hike date today. It is an easy hike, so the next adventure needs to be longer and a bit more strenuous. But – don’t get me wrong – the ‘back’ portion of this hike was all uphill and my lungs were angry. But meh! I survived!

The best part of this lil hike is the pay out: a small beach flanked by Edmonds to the south and Mukilteo to the north with the railroad wrapping itself around the coastline. With all of my appointments done for the day (yay for interviews!), I set to meandering.

A long train slowly passed by with car after car filled with cars after cars. I wonder where they’re headed? Everett port? Vancouver?

A man was doing yoga with his dog (doga?). A lady huddled in among the logs and rocks with her pupper, just soaking it in. A couple couples strolled along. And another dog-friendly duo smoked their weed and barked orders at their floofy red retriever, Gerald.

As I wandered, I got a lovely call from a lovely lady. Mickey and I got a chance to catch up while I poked at sea glass and random rocks. Love her. But when the cold was too much for my glove liners and leggings, it was time to head back. So I wheezed my way back and stopped at TJ’s to get six pack of NA IPA. So far, it’s passing.

But Meadowdale isn’t the only recent hike. I also took a stroll around St Edwards Park in Kirkland on the 28th. Another fairly easy hike with a great pay out: views onto Lake Washington.