Summer is here and quickly moving - in fact tomorrow is the birthday of our United States of America! Happy Birthday USA! There is so much to do so better get movin'. And I think FUN should be at the top of your list. If you have children please encourage them to be creative and at least active in some form. The pickle has lots sketch books with wonderful colored pencils to help along with darling stationery with the young in mind. Help your child write a letter to a grandparent or aunt, cousin or a friend and I promise you'll both be happy you did.

I'm here to do the "write" thing.

Cherries in the Wenatchee Valley

Over the weekend my husband and I visited my brother's cherrie orchard and OH MY are the cherries beautiful this year.

Another event last week was my birthday. And I did have cake along with glorious chocolate chip cookies Marnye sent via mail. I'm not sure where she found the recipe but she makes the best choc chip cookies I have ever eaten! You know birthdays are a blessing - don't forget!

Retail Business of the Year!

Retail Business of the Year! Pickle Papers was awarded the honor recently and I am humbled and proud all at the same time! The response from the loyal pickle people has been sweet. Thnaks!

ABC'S

I love the alphabet and the look of the latest window display at the pickle is one of my favorite. Who could not love the alphabet? Straight lines, curved lines, circles and ovals all just waiting to form a wonderful letter. Pickle Papers has metal letters, alphabet tags and the several alphabet papers for gift wrapping or whatever you choose.

Aloha!

My husband and I have just returned from Maui. Seven days in paradise-what a treat. Speaking of treats- our children gifted us the trip-can you believe it? The weather was fabulous and I was surprised by the warmth of the water (I do not like cold water!). For seven days we enjoyed the beautiful island traveling here and there. If you have not been to Hawaii be very nice to your children and maybe one day they will send you too.

WenatcheeTaste of the Harvest

How can it be? One month since last posting on my beloved pickle. Life has been hectic but I do hope it is beginning to calm. My favorite time of the year is now approaching and it is though I can take a deep breath for a moment or two and relax. Wenatchee, Washington has the most beautiful Fall season and if you have not had the pleasure of being here you must visit. Pears, apples, grapes all those wonderful fruits are quickly becoming available. And to celebrate, downtown Wenatchee will host Wenatchee Taste of the Harvest, September 20th. Everything from wine tasting to fun games on the downtown streets. www.wendowntown.org/ more info on Taste of the Harvest. And do drop by the pickle to say hello.

Saint John's Bible

As a scribe I am most interested in the Saint John's Bible. This has been a subject of interest for several years in the calligraphic world and now 100 pages are on display at the Tacoma Art Museum. The Bible is quite an undertaking directed by Mr. Donald Jackson of Wales, former scribe to Queen Elizabeth II. The Saint John's Bible is the first commissioned handwritten Bible in 500 years. Check out http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/page.aspx?hid=287 for a wonderful short informative video that will help you understand the magnitude of this project. The pages will be on display through Sept. 7. Handwritten and illluminated! Can you imagine?