https://mariannedecher.com/2017/03/11/yap-tastic-part-2/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/tims-dog.jpgTim's dogTim's dog Bubba who is at his school every Fiday. Good dog!!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/tims-classroom.jpgTim's classroomTim's classroom is super inspiring with all kinds of sayings. Love it here!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/tim-and-lucy.jpgTim and LucyTim and Lucy look splendid!! Great island hosts.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/oceania-stairs.jpgOceania stairsOn the pathway and the 6 stairs to our Yap bungalow at the Oceania. Loved it!!!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yap-class.jpgYap classInterpreting a song into ASL in Tim's class. The students always had fabulous flower leis and headbands (wrong word, I know) for me and Pete. So thoughtful!!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pete-stone-money.jpgPete stone moneyPete posing with the famous Stone Money. https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/oceania-coconut.jpgOceania coconuthttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mnuw.jpgMNUWThis is the MNUW - a stationary restaurant. Pete and I spent a lot of time here and loved it!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dinner-tnl.jpgDinner TnLTim and Lucy loaded us up with wonderful island gifts. And Pete and I did "glisten" (have never sweat so much haha)https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dinner-oceania.jpgDinner OceaniaWith new and old friends. Counter clockwise from left: Ted, Dr. John, Pete moi, Tim and Lucy. At the Oceania restaurant. Loved it!!2017-03-14T01:15:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2017/03/02/mom-and-the-yap-trip/2017-03-03T07:49:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2017/03/02/yap-tastic/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yap-museum.jpgyap-museumAn outdoor museum of traditional housing and meeting places. Notice the distinctive stone money!!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yap-street-signs.jpgyap-street-signsNo official street signs anywhere except these markers. https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yap-supreme-court.jpgyap-supreme-courtYap State Court Supreme Courthttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yap-airport-welcome.jpgyap-airport-welcomeThe welcome sign at Yap International Airport.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yap-airport-day.jpgyap-airport-dayYap International Airport. Technically, every flight coming in is an international one!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/yap-airport.jpgyap-airportFlights arrive, only from Guam, only on Wednesdays and Sundays, at 12:30am!! 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Lunch is served!!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pd4.jpgPlay dough requires MUCH salt. After going through 2.5 store bought containers, I resorted to the double secret Hawaiian rock salthttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pd9.jpg...becomes this!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pd8.jpgMaking play dough is a good metaphor for life. What looks like a sticky mess...https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pd7.jpgBecome one with the rainbow!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pd5.jpgFood color! Taste the rainbow.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pd6.jpgAfter a few hours. Let's just step it up and double batch the double batcheshttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pd1.jpgAuspicious beginnings. Making play dough for 20+ kids and 15+ adults2015-06-18T15:02:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/06/11/hoof-in-mouth-disease/2015-06-11T07:13:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/03/19/hawaii-glass-blankets/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rainbow-blanket1.jpgrainbow blanket1https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/glass-blowing3.jpgglass blowing3https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hawaii-panorama.jpgHawaii panorama2015-03-20T06:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/02/26/yoga-challenge-day-10/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chocolate.jpgChocolate may appear larger in picture than in real life :)2015-02-27T05:00:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/02/25/yoga-challenge-day-9/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/champagne-bottle.pngBRING IT ON!!2015-02-26T06:48:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/02/24/yoga-challenge-day-8/2015-02-25T05:47:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/02/24/day-8/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/slug.pngBut I LIKE just sitting here. OK - I'll GO to yoga. Grumble, grumble2015-02-24T22:52:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/02/23/yoga-challenge-day-7/2015-02-24T06:42:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/02/22/yoga-challenge-day-6/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chimp.png"And you think you're going to clear all thoughts, do you? Bwhahaha"2015-02-23T03:23:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/02/21/yoga-challenge-day-5/2015-02-22T04:12:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/02/19/yoga-challenge-day-423-million/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/yoga-image.jpg2015-02-20T20:04:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/02/15/yoga-challenge-day-2/2015-02-16T04:22:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/02/15/yoga-challenge/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/yoga-postures.jpgJust add high temps, and we're good to go!2015-02-15T22:26:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2015/01/29/what-you-give-is-what-you-get/2015-02-11T06:18:30+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/about-6/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/harp.jpgAoyama lever harp - love, love, lovehttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/handpan.jpgHandpan. (Picture taken from handpan.org on Facebook)https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/before-scary.jpgMoosegal - a name only my brother Chris got to usehttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/uke.jpgUkuleles!!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/colorful-yarn-and-hb1.jpgcolorful yarn and HBhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/mando3.jpgmandoOctave mandolinhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tie-dye.jpgtie dyehttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/alto-flute.jpgalto fluteFlutetastic! Thanks to Mark Carline for the picturehttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/hammer-dulcimer.jpghammer dulcimerHammer dulcimer. Beauty, eh?https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/flutes1.jpgflutesFlutetastic! Well, I'm not too keen on piccolos. But I love the larger flutes, especially when they are big enough for self-defense or they can be used as jungle gyms! Now THAT'S a flute!2017-04-17T00:31:14+00:00weekly0.6https://mariannedecher.com/2015/01/16/simplifying/2015-01-17T09:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/12/12/whats-today-and-which-party-are-we-on/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/palm-tree.pngInstant happiness2014-12-13T04:29:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/11/20/the-c-word/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pdx-half-marathon.jpgPDX Half Marathon - 2014 - with the way oversized team shirt I got at the 11th hour.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/redneck.jpgredneckhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pre-surgery.jpgLet's just yank out some suspicious tonsils, shall we?https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/pre-surgery-blur.jpgPre surgery blurhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/flea-collar.jpgFlea collar court is now in sessionhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1212081557.jpgI asked for the smiley. Gotta have fun before getting sliced!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/puff-face.jpgOY! A few hours after the 2nd surgery. 12/2010. Should have just shaved my head.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/morning-after.jpgThe morning after the 1st surgery. 10/2010. Hair got chopped because I didn't think I'd be able to wash it for quite a while.2014-11-21T09:34:04+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/11/12/blessings/2014-11-12T20:44:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/10/27/october-craziness/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pdx-half-marathon.jpgGiddiness before the starting line pukinesshttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/medalbanner.png2014-10-28T03:31:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/09/17/spiraling-up/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/hospitalq.jpgPlaying music in the hospitals through the Children's Cancer Association2014-09-19T01:01:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/08/08/zippity-do-dah/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/nb1.pnghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/nb2.png2014-08-09T06:40:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/06/10/new-path/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/harp.png2014-06-11T17:42:37+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/05/05/the-promised-land/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cof.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/circle-of-fifths.png2014-05-10T02:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/05/04/hiccup-on-the-way/2014-05-05T04:53:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/02/10/the-challenging-years/2014-04-25T06:12:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/04/09/leap-of-faith-2/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/wheeze.jpg2014-04-09T18:49:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/03/24/hey-yall/2014-03-31T05:19:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/03/19/shout-out-to-terratonz/2014-03-20T08:38:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/03/16/rebuilding/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/cold-meds.jpgI see only cold meds2014-03-17T06:28:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/03/11/puppies-and-sunshine/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/puppies2.pngPuppies!! Sunshine!!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/puppies.jpgSynchronized canine savasana2014-03-12T03:54:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/03/10/acceptance/2014-03-11T04:20:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/03/10/daylight-savings-time/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/clock.png2014-03-12T03:56:34+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/03/08/an-ode-to-the-handpan/2014-03-09T21:39:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/03/06/wintergrass-2014/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wintergrass2.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/wintergrass1.jpg2014-04-24T20:54:18+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/26/post-midnight-bunnies-and-banjoes/2014-03-07T03:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/24/grateful-pen-pal-project-update/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/card2.jpgA photo on cotton with stitching and 3D charms from Australia.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/card1.jpgNuvofelt asked that I post this "naked art". It is exquisite and had virtually no postal abuse. Everyone go check out Nuvofelt on wordpress!2014-02-25T09:45:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/22/pen-pal-letters/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/penpal.jpgHandwritten letters and even origami. Woo hoo!!!2014-03-06T07:22:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/19/benevolent-beef/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cows.jpg2014-02-19T22:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/18/spidey-haiku/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/web.jpg2014-02-18T19:56:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/17/living-in-the-pacific-nw/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/moss3.jpgThis is only 1/3 of what I lugged and there is MUCH left in the yard. BIG picture for FULL effect :)https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/moss2.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/moss1.jpgIs there a good recipe for moss soup??2014-02-18T03:59:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/14/ouch-and-grrr/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/casserole.jpgHere ya go, sugar plum. Let me fluff your pillow for you!2014-02-16T23:19:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/16/yeehaa/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pen-paper2.pngLadies and Gentlemen - start your pens!2014-02-18T02:54:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/11/26/house-concert-122113-in-lake-oswego/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/house-flyer-12-21.jpgHouse flyer 12.212014-02-16T21:19:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/12/07/cheeky-gym-equipment/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gym.jpgI think I'll unplug you for that little comment :)2014-02-16T21:18:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/01/30/the-pen-pal-project/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/pen-paper.png2014-03-21T15:42:57+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/11/spinning-fail/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image.jpg2014-02-11T10:43:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/08/winter-wonder-when-this-will-end-land/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hummy-in-snow.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/snowman.jpg2014-02-08T23:20:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/05/a-spinning-adventure/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/spinning-wheel.jpgIsn't it cute???2014-02-08T21:55:19+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/02/03/fifty-shades/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/gray2.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/gray.png2014-02-11T11:40:20+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/01/29/blessed/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/native-foods.jpgNative Foods Greek Gyro Bowl - super yum2014-01-30T16:49:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/01/26/who-took-my-f/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/d650-full.jpgThe mother of all hammer dulcimers2014-01-28T00:21:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/01/24/my-heart-is-full-my-tears-are-dry/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/signs2.jpgTHIS way, moose girl!!2014-01-26T09:10:07+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/01/26/dont-ask/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/enhanced-buzz-6984-1367260070-23.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/db-goggles.jpg2014-02-03T07:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/01/23/post/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/magic-dust.pnghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/tornado.png2014-01-25T05:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2014/01/04/all-that-glitters/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sequins.jpgEat your hearts out Kardashians :)2014-02-03T07:04:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/12/27/grottomusicfinale/2013-12-28T06:57:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/12/11/whataweek/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/chris.jpgChris (aka llama boy)https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/mom-and-bros.jpgWe forgot Dad somewhere? https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/moose-tag.jpgFor you Chris.2013-12-18T17:57:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/11/07/the-books-are-here/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/german-book.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/book-cover-final.jpg2013-11-07T22:13:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/10/26/new-crafts-are-looming/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/loom4.jpgUp close and personalhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/loom3.jpgWoven things - with crochet.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/loom2.jpgA woven....thing!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/loom1.jpgLoom avec Zoom2013-10-28T22:20:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/10/24/good-day/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/alto-flute.jpgAlto flute with, what I believe to be, saxophone keyshttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/alto-flute2.jpgAlto flute with curved head piece.2013-10-25T05:17:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/10/08/rainbow-goodness/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/placemat1.jpgTie dye, hippie placemat of love. ~20"X12.75"https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/placemat21.jpgplacemat2https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/placemat2.jpg2013-10-10T18:59:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/09/29/sunflower-harvest/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sunflower-harvest-2.jpgSunflower noggins drying in the garage. 10 were left outside for squirrelshttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sunflowers-after.jpgSunflowers after a good haircuthttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sunflowers-before.jpgSunflowers before, pummeled by our virtual monsoon2013-10-31T03:52:38+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/09/28/necessities/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/blankie2.jpgBIP - blankets in progress2013-09-28T21:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/09/19/the-willfull-blind/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/baby.jpg2013-09-22T21:53:43+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/07/27/sew-la-vie/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sewing-cartoon.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pillow-case2.jpgI love batiks!!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pillow-case1.jpg2013-07-27T19:33:55+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/07/15/blankie-in-blue/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/kblankie2.jpgThe artist "in" her work!2013-07-16T01:10:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/07/10/blunder-like-ya-mean-it/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/fabric.jpg2013-07-11T00:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/07/03/what-i-learned-today/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/uke.jpgUke'n have so much fun with a uke!!2013-07-08T17:32:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/07/01/perspective/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/flute8.jpgHardware galore - and a wooden imposter!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/reverie1_th.jpgReverie Therapy Harp. LOVE it!!!2013-07-01T23:55:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/06/30/another-blankie/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/kblankie.jpg2013-07-01T17:47:05+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/06/17/shes-back/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/yoga.jpg2013-06-18T02:24:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/06/12/bliss/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/alto-flute2.jpgFlutetastic2013-06-13T00:06:35+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/06/10/newest-blanket/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tie-dye1.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/tie-dye2.jpg~ 40" X 45". G hook, tiny stitches!2013-06-10T23:08:06+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/05/31/mens-ears-disease/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ear-pain.pngIf you're going to feel yucko, get a tutu and do it in style!!!2013-06-01T19:28:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/05/28/ketchup/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/alayna2.jpgA blanket for the baby doll atop the "people blanket". I know - dolls are people too :)https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/alayna1.jpgThis turned out thick because of my crocheting with 2 threads simultaneously.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/am3.jpgDoll not included. "I'm just modeling".https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/am2.jpgTiny stitches!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/am1.jpgFor Anne Marie2013-05-28T19:38:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/04/11/im-17-weeks-pregnant/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cantaloupe2.jpgI'm sure this one will show up on the ultrasound tomorrow!!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cantaloupe3.jpgAggressive tumor. Love ithttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/canteloupe1.jpgOoo, prettyhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cantaloupe.jpgI love the comparison to the quarter - just in case you needed that.2013-04-12T01:02:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/04/10/the-obvious-question/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/gf5.jpgAnother grapefruitectomy success!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/gf3.jpgThere's always a bad one in the bunchhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/gf2.jpgUh - ouchhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/gf1.jpgI had mine removed and now I feel so much better!2013-04-12T00:47:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/04/09/grapefruit-jokes/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/grapefruit4.jpgOoo - pretty!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/grapefruit3.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/grapefruit1.jpg2013-04-12T00:47:54+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/03/27/a-shout-out-to-musicmakers/2013-03-28T06:32:01+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/03/21/harpe-diem/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beach7.jpgHarpe Diem!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beach6.jpgHarpe Diem!!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beach5.jpgAhhhhhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beach4.jpgJust a few moments later. https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/beach1.jpgFrom inside the restaurant. Notice the lights reflecting on the window.2013-03-23T22:24:41+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/03/17/the-newest-baby/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/mwazowski5_small.jpgThe "face" on the harp reminds me of this character.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/reverie1_th.jpg22 strings, 20" X 12.5" Lightweight, portable, gorgeous sound, anyone can play it!!2013-03-17T23:04:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/03/04/finally-fluting-again/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/flute-6.jpgFlutetastic work of art. Love those keys!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/flute-5.jpgFiguring out melodies/harmonies in 2 different keys2013-03-06T01:17:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/03/03/wintergrass-2013/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/oddinstrument.jpgDouble neck mando. Top neck is strung like a ukulele. Bottom neck is strung like a viola. Cool, huh? Had a nice sound!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/odd.jpgoddhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/rushad2.jpgRushad playing cello while jumping off chairshttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/rushad1.jpgWild man Rushad2013-03-04T06:38:42+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/02/15/from-every-bad-there-comes-some-good/2013-02-22T01:54:32+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/02/21/kindermusik-at-home-part-2/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/km10.jpgHigh energy scarf dance. Kids coming through. Stand back!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/km7.jpgDoing the Elephant Stomp!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/km8.jpgGetting ready for the Elephant Stomp!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/km6.jpgWarming up for a vigorous scarf dance!2013-02-22T00:55:28+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/02/19/kindermusik-at-home-part-1/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/penguin.jpg2013-02-19T23:20:10+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/02/19/music-is-everywhere/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/instrument.jpg2013-02-19T18:37:46+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/02/17/photo-mash-up/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/spring.jpgHoping for spring! (Seen on my walk today)https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pt-tape2.jpgWhen physical therapy tape attacks. Houston, we have a problem!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pt-tape1-2.jpgUh - ouch. But 20 points for shooting a picture over my shoulder!2013-02-19T03:33:56+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/02/12/kindermusik-practicum-fun/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/km-purple-large.jpg2013-02-13T05:51:36+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/02/11/german-memoir-announcement/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/german-memoir.jpg2013-02-12T22:26:03+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/02/08/kombucha-goodness/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/kombucha.jpg2013-02-08T18:16:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/01/26/seaweed-soup-and-a-music-joke/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/soup-and-berries.jpgHomemade miso soup with wakame seaweed and carrots. And blueberries. Breakfast of champions!!2013-01-31T00:10:59+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/01/29/leap-of-faith/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/practicum.jpg2013-01-30T23:44:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/01/28/frog-puppet-emergency/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/frog-from-side.jpgReady to sing and to delight some kids!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/frog-in-purse.jpgI think I've outgrown this purse!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/frog-puppet.jpgYour tongue would be sticking out too if you were this flat!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/kermit.jpgI make appearances sans The Pig!2015-01-16T22:46:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/01/20/ahhhhh/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/anaheim2.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/minnie-mouse.jpgMinnie Mouse saying, "Hurry back now, y'hear?"https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/thomas-train.jpgLife goes better with Thomas the Tank Engine!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/gordon-train.jpgIn El Segundo, by the Mattel building and a HUGE picture of Gordon the Trainhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/la3.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/la2.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/la1.jpg2013-01-26T23:53:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/01/16/more-angels/2013-01-17T02:39:21+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/01/14/angels-amongst-us/2013-01-15T05:50:25+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/01/10/doing-the-insomnia-waltz/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/avoid_insomnia_s2_women_cant_sleep_2.jpgWow, my hair is short. It's not really 3am. Oh wait - that's not really me :)2013-01-17T02:48:48+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/01/05/open-for-business/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/flyers2.jpgFinal assemblyhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/flyers-e1357438911681.jpg2013-01-11T06:38:13+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2013/01/01/new-years-day-yipee-yai-yay/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nyd3.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nyd2.jpgBranching out in the sunhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/nyd1.jpgA case of "Beriberi"2013-01-02T05:51:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/12/28/holiday-happenings/2012-12-29T07:48:52+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/12/19/the-critter-edition/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/vegan.pngNear and dear to my heart. Image "borrowed" from the PCRM website.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/moose-tag.jpgIn honor of Chris2012-12-20T02:02:26+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/12/12/for-chris/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/candle.jpg2014-12-13T03:27:02+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/12/10/s-a-d/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mushroom.jpgDoes this stalk make me look fat?2013-01-14T00:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/12/04/random-ponderings-and-fumes/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/volcano21.jpgStark beautyhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/volcano2.jpghttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/volcano1.jpgSulfur fumes from Kilaueahttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/steam-vent.jpgSteam vent. Facial anyone?2012-12-06T07:14:53+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/11/17/happy-birthday-chris/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/chris.jpgChris2012-12-20T21:22:33+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/11/05/fall-fotos-2/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/rose-and-tree1.jpgrose and treeSummer Rose meets Autumn Leaveshttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/rose-spray1.jpgrose sprayA Pinwheel of Rosebudshttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/hiding-rose3.jpghiding roseHiding from Autumn2012-11-07T00:41:50+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/10/27/harping-on-our-trip/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/harp51.jpgharp5Harp levers with a smattering of mandolin and banjo. https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/harp5.jpgharp5Harp levers with a smattering of mandolin and banjohttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/harp4.jpgharp4A work of art!https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ferry21.jpgferry2https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ferry11.jpgferry1https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/pt-harbor2.jpgPT harborPort Townsend harbor - view from our roomhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/harp3.jpgharp3https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dusty-strings.jpgdusty stringshttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ferry2.jpgferry2https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ferry1.jpgferry1Ferry from Kingston to Seattle2012-12-02T07:47:12+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/10/25/rhythm-training/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/rhythm1.jpgrhythm12012-10-26T02:47:24+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/10/18/baptism-by-fire/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hospitalflute12.jpghospitalflute1https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hospitalflute2.jpghospitalflute2The closest I'll ever get to having my name "up in lights"https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hospitalflute11.jpghospitalflute1https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/hospitalflute1.jpghospitalflute12012-10-22T02:29:51+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/10/10/hallway-musician/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/flute-42.jpgflute 4Deep breath. Feel the room spinning. Ahhhhhhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/flute-21.jpgflute 2Monster flute. Actually, it's called a bass flute.https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/flute-41.jpgflute 4Deep breath. Feel the room spinning. Ahhhhhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/flute-4.jpgflute 4Deep breath! Feel the room spinning. Ahhhhhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/flute-2.jpgflute 2Monster flute. Actually it's called a bass flute. 2012-10-11T18:51:00+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.com/2012/10/08/bodacious-beltaine-birthday-bash/https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/stillhouse-pub2.jpegStillhouse PubWhat's the Irish translation for "Woo Hoo"?https://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/stillhouse-pub1.jpegStillhouse Pubhttps://mariannedecher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/stillhouse-pub.jpegStillhouse PubBrian, on guitar, has a street light shining under his chin. John is way focused on the hammer dulcimer. Pete is playing human music stand and spotlight. I'm having a blast on the flute.2012-10-22T02:32:22+00:00monthlyhttps://mariannedecher.comdaily1.02017-04-17T00:31:14+00:00