Not A Total Loss

Okay, so the weekend got off to a rough start but it's Martin Luther King Day and I am SO happy about the National Rally Against Hunger taking place in D.C. today. I would have loved to be there. The fact that my favorite male singer Josh Groban is participating and supporting this cause makes it even better. *heart bubbles* I'm not a really a fan-girl, I am just completely and utterly in love with his voice. I'll see if I can find a photo or some footage of the rally to post this week. I'm also looking forward to the inauguration tomorrow, it's a proud day for the U.S.

Well, the weather turned out pretty okay this weekend. Today there's lots of sun and fog in low-lying areas, which is where I live. The sun was out yesterday too, along with some clouds, fog, and strong gusting winds. I took a long drive through Snoqualmie Pass and back, then to Snoqualmie Falls and North Bend. I saw some really beautiful scenery. The lighting was spectacular as the sun was going down over Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Forest and sunlight streamed through the misty clouds highlighting the mountains like a heavenly spotlight. I didn't feel like stopping for photos, I just enjoyed the view and tried not to get into an accident on the highway while looking about. I did take a couple photos at Snoqualmie Falls though. This one is my favorite because it demonstrates how windy it was.



Were it not for my tripod I never would have gotten a steady shot. The guy standing next to me nearly had the camera ripped from his hands by a gust of wind. You can also see some tree and log debris at the top of the falls left by the recent surging flood waters. Here's a full shot of the falls



And what it looked like during the flood on January 8th:


ALAN BERNER / THE SEATTLE TIMES


Amazing huh? Well, that's all for today, I've got laundry to do. Tomorrow it's back to work for me.