Some time ago, I wrote that you can take a boy off the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of a boy.

Proof once again: My husband on Labor Day driving a late 40s Farmall in the Black Diamond, Washington, parade. Older fellas lined up to discuss the make, year, and restoration of this old favorite.

We also “experienced” a clam bake and loved a rhubarb/blueberry struesel.

The flowers in the state of Washington shout happiness! And the greenery, even in this dry month, sings up to the heavens.

Thanks to our Seattle kids for a Labor Day sensory blast, interlaced with cozy chats and hugs and laughter. And burned chocolate chip cookies. My favorite!