Among the myriads of questions I get asked when out and about with the pets, on popular query is "who's in charge?" I always get a laugh when people state "I bet the little one's the boss!" Upon seeing cat Amelia and cockatoo Leo sharing the stroller, people often inquire "do they get along?" The simple answer is yes but we have our ups and downs. When I first considered a photograph for a "below" themed photo, I spent a little time pondering who would be above or beneath who if we had a pack dynamic and I considered a line up that would illustrate this. However, I don't consider the Cascadian Nomads a pack with any one person or pet above or below another. It sounds kind of cheesy but I consider us a family. Like any family, we have day to day getting along issues with each other to work out but in general our three dog, two human, one cat and one cockatoo group dynamic is quite even keeled. Oddly enough, these photos I took late last week at one of our local coffee stops kind of illustrates which pets might sometimes be below others. Some are also a line up of which pets are below another in age. Regardless of implied meaning, I love these sunny Seattle family snapshots. Answering strangers questions about the pets is a fun part of getting out and about but moments like this are above all.
Typist: Bethany
Among the myriads of questions I get asked when out and about with the pets, on popular query is "who's in charge?" I always get a laugh when people state "I bet the little one's the boss!" Upon seeing cat Amelia and cockatoo Leo sharing the stroller, people often inquire "do they get along?" The simple answer is yes but we have our ups and downs. When I first considered a photograph for a "below" themed photo, I spent a little time pondering who would be above or beneath who if we had a pack dynamic and I considered a line up that would illustrate this. However, I don't consider the Cascadian Nomads a pack with any one person or pet above or below another. It sounds kind of cheesy but I consider us a family. Like any family, we have day to day getting along issues with each other to work out but in general our three dog, two human, one cat and one cockatoo group dynamic is quite even keeled. Oddly enough, these photos I took late last week at one of our local coffee stops kind of illustrates which pets might sometimes be below others. Some are also a line up of which pets are below another in age. Regardless of implied meaning, I love these sunny Seattle family snapshots. Answering strangers questions about the pets is a fun part of getting out and about but moments like this are above all.
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Typist: Bethany
If scientists knocked on my door to present me with a thorough study that concluded the next time I sat down at my computer to work there is a 75% chance everything in my neighborhood would be killed, I would very likely find some other way to do my job(s.) With the comprehensive scientific study that concluded drilling for oil in the Arctic has a 75% chance of permanently damaging one of Earth's unique ecosystems, I stand against a plan to send oil drills to the Arctic. This is just my opinion. I am not an expert and I am not trying to start a political debate. I photograph and write about pets, not politics. I also share my experiences with pet friendly travel and I know full well that my wanderlust has and will continue to burn a lot of fossil fuel. I truly love my life of modern conveniences, most of which exist because of petroleum. So in standing against Arctic oil drilling, I stand for finding a way to continue to exist as a modern, mobile society without destroying the Earth. All that being said, on Sunday, Jason, Wilhelm, Brychwyn, Huxley and I took the bus to downtown Seattle to join hundreds of others with similar feelings, rallying and marching for the Earth at Myrtle Edwards Park. There is a 75% chance the dogs had a great time and a 100% chance that they were really cute. Regardless of politics, enjoying the Earth together, especially on a beautiful Cascadian day like the one in our snapshots, is what life is all about.
What do you and your pets do to protect the Earth or help a cause you are passionate about?
Tell us in the comments!
As stated above, this post is not intended to be a part of any political debates. No endorsements of any political parties or groups are intended. This post is simply meant to share a dog friendly outing.
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The top two photos were taken at Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint and the remaining are from Whale Tail Park. Both City of Seattle Parks are in West Seattle.
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Typist: Bethany
My grandfather would frequently put his arm around me and say "Bethy, your Grandpa is so blessed." Among my very favorite songs are Irving Berlin's "Count Your Blessings" and Ben Harper's "Blessed To Be A Witness." I see blessings all around me from the roof over my head to my beloved pets, past and present. With all of the ways I am blessed, I was very challenged in how to express it in a photograph. Then earlier this week I remembered what influenced my appreciation of blessings most of all. My father, a Vietnam War veteran who's PTSD was such that he never, ever talked about the war and we kids were instructed to never, ever ask about his service, once told me a story when I was a blue pre-teen. He uttered that when he was in Vietnam, no matter how terrible things were, when the sun came up he knew it was another day and that was a blessing. Fond memories of this wise tale made me realize that a simple sunrise is the best visual of blessings. Cascadia favored Jason, Wilhelm, Brychwyn, Huxley and I to a gorgeous sunrise yesterday. Grandpa, your Bethy is truly blessed. And thanks Dad, for all the blessings, sunrises and beyond.
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