Harmonious Funk Band Plays Issaquah

 After a week away, we were back at Issaquah Concerts At The Green, watching the funk rock band, Harmonious Funk Band.  Here they are playing the Stevie Wonder classic, Superstition. 

Walla Walla Historical Figure

I've been back for a week, but still have more to share.  Peopeomoxmox, Chief of the Walla Walla tribe, has a statue across Rose Street from the city hall.

My Father 1979

From my cousin, Laurie.  My Dad enjoying the beach in Seaside, 1979.

Rick Rizzs To Be Hall Of Famer

 In a night that honored the 50 greatest Mariner players, one of the team's greatest broadcasters would get a big surprise.  In what seemed like a routine introduction, Mariner Chairman and CEO John Stanton announced that Rick Rizzs, Mariner announcer since 1983, save for a few years with the Detroit Tigers, would was unanimously selected to be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame. 

Rizzs, who will be retiring after this season, will join his former broadcast partner, the late Dave Niehaus, in the Hall. 

Walla Walla History 2--Jacques Bauer

This looks like something new in Walla Walla's Mountain View Cemetery. A plaque to honor Jacques Bauer as one of the first Jewish settlers to come to Walla Walla.

Although I didn't know about Mr. Bauer, I had read about Marion Bauer being a well-known music composer and a native of Walla Walla.

History In Walla Walla

The building in the foreground is empty these days, but once house a financial powerhouse.

Sherwood and Roberts, which some real estate, lending, and insurance, began in Walla Walla in 1932. It would operate until 1995, expanding, eventually across 9 Western states.

To the left, is Walla Walla's historic post office, still in great condition, at least, on the outside.

Buildings were across from the Marcus Whitman, where we stayed.

Huge Turtle In Pioneer Park

 We went to the Pioneer Park Aviary, Sunday, where I saw this amazing turtle.  His name is Nick. 

Reunion 5--The Mixer

I'm 4th from the left in this picture from the mixer on Friday (July 31st, 2026).  It was held at Hop Thief, a brewpub in College Place.