Author Archives: Kit and Drew Coons

Between tree gaps, Kit and I saw two symmetrical objects with flat bottoms and rounded tops hovering above Mt. Rainer. Sadly, like other UFO spotters, we did not get a photo. Driving on the interstate at the time would have … Continue reading →

Kit keeps taking my clothes. When asked about their whereabouts, she brightly responds, “I’m washing them for you.” “Don’t you know that clothes have a limited number of washes in them? And you never know when a sock won’t come … Continue reading →

Pictured is the heading from our More Than Ordinary Lives website. The underlying theme to our writing is people perceived as ordinary doing extraordinary things because of their persistence and decisions rather than innate superior ability. In 2017, prior to … Continue reading →

Recently I spent several hours online trying to pay property taxes a week before the deadline. The County Treasurer’s website acted erratically and refusing to recognize me by account number, address, or name. Finally, after probably twenty attempts I connected, … Continue reading →

I’ve always enjoyed reading histories and authentic historical fiction which allow me to imagine visiting a different time. Many places where Kit and I have traveled felt like a different time. Being older now, text blurs on the pages and … Continue reading →

Kit and I have endured a hectic spring. Recently, we traveled to Washington’s Skagit County on a novel-selling expedition and are grateful to have sold 120. Our policy has always been to try tacking on something fun to the hundreds … Continue reading →

Dear friends, Kit and I are busy doing good things. Please endure one more eccentricity blog. Better stuff soon. Drew I’ve always enjoyed solving difficult problems. But like athletes’ physical ability declines as they get older, so does everybody’s cognitive … Continue reading →

“Maybe I’m being a bit optimistic for a seventy-four old,” I said aloud after planting a four-foot redwood tree on our Washington property.  Yes, this is the type of redwood that can grow to be over 300 feet tall and … Continue reading →

A couple of weeks ago I posted a blog about Tilting Windmills which concluded with the possibility of God working miracles. Kit and I have seen God do many wondrous things. I’ve noticed that God most frequently acts when faith … Continue reading →

For Valentines Day, Kit rented a cabin on a bluff overlooking the ocean within Olympic National Park.  Both photos were made within three hours on the same day.  After forty-three years together, having a getaway is more fun than ever. … Continue reading →