First Day of Kindergarten

Kindergarten, which according to the dictionary, is German for “Kind Garden”. Well, today was my child's first day of kindergarten. Having been in preschool since three, I thought him and I both would be well prepared for this day. Needless to say, he teared up a little when it was time to go. This, of course, didn't make it any easier for me either. I waved goodbye as he looked back at me over his shoulder with that sad face as he dissappeared into the building along with the rest of his class.

I was about to leave when I noticed a row of parents staring into some windows. It took me a moment to realize they were looking in on the kindergarten class. I quickly joined the other parents at the windows and watched the children, who all had looks of complete dismay on their faces. When my child spotted me, we had one last wave goodbye and I was on my way. It's definately a day we will both never forget.

I empathize will all the parents in the Wenatchee and other school districts around North Central Washington whose classes haven't begun yet. I would also like to remind them to not forget their cameras.

Site of the Week

Today I added the site of the week section to the website. It actually begins tomorrow on September 1st, but I wanted a day to make sure all the bugs were worked out. I picked North Valley Hospital to be the first 'site of the week' because they were nice enough to add a link to my site without any request from myself and I really appreciate that. Especially from a prestigious place like a hospital.

I already have quite a few websites that are lined up for the 'site of the week' spot, so it might be awhile before any new sites that link to me get a chance. So if you want to show off your new or established site, be sure to add that link soon.

On a side note, adding sites to the North Central Washington Portal website directory is, as it always has been, absolutely free. You also don't have to link back to the website to be added to the directory, it just has to be a website based out of North Central Washington.

If anyone has any opinions on the “random photo” feature I added to the website, please post your comments here as well.

Fighting the Tripod Wildfire

A resident near the fire, William Slusher, has some great photos and info on his blog (better2lightacandle) about the Tripod Complex Fire.

Fighting The Tripod Wildfire

Tripod Wildfire Squad Prepares To Haul Hose To "The Line"

Tripod Wildfire Fighters

Big Red

Tripod Wildfire Camp

Morning Briefing - Tripod Wildfire Operations

Morning Plot

More Photos from FunkeyCold's Blog

Recently I added a link to FunkeyCold's “The Lesson of Life” blog of his photos of the trip he took to Lake Chelan. He has added more photos of his trip, including some great winter photos of the North Cascades Highway. Be sure to check them out.

NCW Portal Aug 27 Update, Part 3

Part 3 of the North Central Washington Portal update includes photos of Quincy and Moses Lake.

NCW Portal Aug 27 Update, Part 2

Part 2 of the North Central Washington Portal update includes photos of Big Bend Community College.