Lucia Flores-Wiseman's Unique Voice Reinvents Benson Boone's "Slow It Do...

Lucia Flores-Wiseman keeps rolling on in The Voice competition.  The Maple Valley artist last Monday (March 31st, 2025), won her knockouts round against Grace-Miller Moody, who did an amazing rendition of the Fleetwood Mac standard, "Dreams". 

As this is my first season watching, I'm slowly learning how the competition works. 

Val Kilmer Dies

 Val Kilmer, who gained fame by playing Iceman in Top Gun and its decades later sequel Top Gun Maverick has died. 

Kilmer starred as the Top Gun flier Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, Tom Cruise character Maverick's chief rival, who morphs into his staunchest ally, most notably in the sequel.  

He also starred in the lead role of Jim Morrison in The Doors.  A biopic that is also a favorite of mine. 

You can find more about his body of work by clicking here. 

Kilmer was 65. 

April Fool's Day 2025

 Don't believe everything you see or hear today!

Mike And Rick On The Slopes

Our last skiing foray of the season. It was definitely one of our best trips.  

Spring 2025 Had Arrived

Our tree is in full bloom.

Seaside 2025 9--Dinner At Nonni's

Nonni's is a great Italian restaurant on Broadway in Seaside with great food and friendly atmosphere.

Mariners Pay Tribute To Rickey Henderson

As part of the opening ceremonies last night (Thursday, March 27th, 2025) when the Mariners faced the A's, former Mariner Rickey Henderson, who threw out the first pitch in the last Mariner game of 2024 (also between the Mariners and the A's), and passed away during the off-season was honored.  

His wife and daughters were brought on to the field.

During his long career, Henderson played for the Oakland A's and then later for the Mariners.

Also mentioned were Bobby Cuellar and Lenny Randle, both ex Mariners who passed away in the off season.