Love, Laughter, and Life

Adventures With a Book Lover


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From the Cat: Happy New Year!

Monet wanted me to send out her greetings and wishes for a wonderful and joyful new year!

From her humans (aka slaves), we also hope you have a beautiful 2023!


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Haiku Moment: frozen in thyme

crisp hoar frost descends

embroiders lacy fingers

winter’s herbsicle

frozen in thyme by Angie Quantrell

photos by Angie Quantrell, Yakima Valley


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Haiku Moment: breathe

dark broken by light

snow day, but no sleeping in

time to wander, breathe

breathe by Angie Quantrell

Yakima Valley


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Happy Thanksgiving!

I am thankful for you!

Sending warm thoughts of delicious food, blessed fellowship, and grateful thoughts.

Peace and grace.


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Haiku Moment: poofs

leading trail of poofs

struggle to escape mealtime

final resting place

poofs by Angie Quantrell

life (and death) in the pasture, Yakima Valley


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Sunday Inspiration

Photo by Angie Quantrell

Yakima Valley


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Sunday Inspiration

Sunrise, Yakima Valley

“Build My Life” by Housefires


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Haiku Moment: face forward

flames claim the night sky

face forward, time to wake up

gold fades to day blue

face forward by Angie Quantrell

photo by Angie Quantrell, Yakima Valley


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Sunday Inspiration

photo by Angie Quantrell

Yakima Valley, WA


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Haiku Moment: pre-flight check

ready for take-off

secure seat-back tables and

buckle up. Let’s go!

pre-flight check

by Angie Quantrell