the morning bull pen

Is there some unwritten rule I don't know about? Over the weekend I was riding around in my sister-in-law's new yellow Jeep Wrangler. I noticed that people were waving to us. People we didn't know. People in other Jeep Wranglers. I asked her about these strangers in similar vehicles waving...

Have you found one of these hiding around the valley? Tammy Shelton started the Facebook page "Yakima Valley Rocks" after being inspired by "Whidbey Island Rocks" and "Prosser Rocks." Here's the description on the "Yakima Valley Rocks" Facebook page: This is how it works: Decorate rocks and hide them in various locations to brighten someone’s day... Read Mor

Today was the first day of middle school for my baby, Shaylee. Little Shaylee is officially a fifth-grader at Naches Valley Middle School, complete with a locker. Jackson is in seventh grade, which means seventh- and eighth-grade dances. Yikes! Yes ... I cried when I left Shaylee.

What's the craziest place you've dropped your cellphone? Or the one place you worry you WILL drop your phone?

Macklemore is taking this "Camping Trip" tour literally -- the Seattle rapper is traveling around the state of Washington in an RV, so of course you can't camp without this ... Check out what he brought out on stage during his Wednesday night show at the Seasons Performance Hall...

Before attending the Macklemore concert Wednesday night at the Seasons Performance Hall, my lovely date Kristina and I headed to Second Street Grill for a bite to eat. We decided it would be easier to park near the Seasons and walk to Second Street.

Have you ever wondered what Rik and I do while songs are playing on the radio? You'll probably catch me doing a little online shopping. I was able to capture what Rik frequently does with this video ... That's him trying to take a picture for his Snapchat...

Yesterday, I posted a picture of my couch (above) with a couple of throw pillows placed in the middle of couch. Now the reason that I posted the photo was to ask about the throw pillows. I can't decide if I like them, but Rik couldn't get past the fact that I placed them in the middle of the couch...

I'm a guilty parent who finds herself pressed for time when it comes to cooking dinner. Sometimes I opt for quick and convenient, and most of the time that equals unhealthy. I'd like to find some healthy, easy, delicious recipes that my kids will love -- including my picky eater...

I recently purchased some throw pillows to add some color to our tan/brown couch and loveseat ... the problem is that I can't decide if I like them.

BEWARE if you're at my house and you leave your cellphone unattended! For when you open it to look back at your photos you might be blessed with little gems like these ...

My little Shaylee, who is 10 years old, LOVES the "Warriors" cat book series. Last year, her fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Downs, had the class write their own books, including illustrations. Take one guess what Shaylee wrote about. Yep ... you got it: "Warriors."