Category: Port Angeles

Port Angeles, 10 miles to the West, is fortunate to have “art pieces” displayed in the downtown area. It’s a wonderful treat to walk downtown, stop, and admire. I like this momma and baby whale. Although it is rare to see Orcas in our immediate area, gray whales are not uncommon….and I looked all over for a plaque naming the author. Found one…couldn’t read it. Hum, foiled again.

Today is the last day for one of the older grandson’s soccer season. This might seem like a silly picture to observe that occasion, but the lights and the changing sky above the field have more than once pulled me away from my love of this game. My official job in this venture is to cheer on my grandson and his team…my unofficial job is people watcher and picture taker. I’ve learned a great deal.

I love the look of the brick and the foliage. The eagle just adds to the overall look. The Federal Building was built in 1933 and in a document about Government Buildings, it is described as a mongrel….”The exterior facade is a combination of Georgian, Federal and Renaissance Revival styles.”

We are lucky to have in Port Angeles a harbor deep enough to allow large ships to come in for minor repairs and/or restocking before they head on in to the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, or up and down the coast. This greatly contributes to the local economy. Port Angeles is also home to Westport , an upscale yachet builder.

I’ve posted two pictures today. I loved the color of this house, the sunflowers, and the beautiful crisp sky. We are enjoying the last of an Indian Summer here on the Olympic Peninsula. A change in weather is forcast for next week. September and October are my two favorite months here in the Northwest. Note the wood carving in the lower left corner. You will see more of these in the next week.

In near by Port Angeles I spotted these sunflowers. Although past their prime, I was struck by their height and beautiful color.

Located in Port angeles with brances in Forks, Neah Bay, Port Townsend, and on a limited basis in Sequim, Peninsula Community Collegebegins it’s Fall quarter today. Currently they provide a two year degree program and technical program to those interested in pursuing an education. A four year degree program will be offered in 2007. I have the honor and privilege to teach for the PCC in the English as a Second Language department at the Sequim site. I will also be transistioning into ABE/GED this year. Lots of fun challenges. This is a picture of the clock tower on the recently completed Student Services building. Not very impressive by old school standards, but pretty darn nice for a young community college.