Beautiful morning

Our beloved son called from his pied a terre up near the Cascades, inviting us to come up and see the place he's sharing with a climber/photographer friend. His dad went alone, and I hope they have a good time together. It's gorgeously clear, and there's some good hiking around the area.
My mother and I stayed home, she going for a good walk, me doing my usual run and weight routine. Puttered around, spoke with a couple friends/neighbors, watched the day go away in a hazy sunset.
Beloved spouse returned mid evening - a bad aspect of this place where our son is lately, the traffic is growing increasingly hellish. What should be about a 45 minute drive can morph into a two hours plus nightmare, either way. They had a lovely day, however, hiking above the climbing areas, and going down by the river. B. spouse got many excellent shots of Mount Index, and looking towards Stevens Pass.
Off to read more thoughts from writers.