“Best Wildflower Hikes Western Washington” by Peter Stekel

Thursday, August 9 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm

Southwest Branch of the Seattle Public Library
9010 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Peter Stekel will talk about his book, “Best Wildflower Hikes Western Washington”, about forty hikes for all abilities to find peak wildflower displays from the lowlands to the peaks of Western Washington.

Peter Stekel is an award-winning writer specializing in feature articles and photography of the Sierra Nevada. Stekel grew up in Southern California and has been hiking and backpacking in the Sierra since he was twelve years old. Peter’s first trip to the Sierra Nevada was at summer camp with his Boy Scout troop, in Sequoia National Park. Under the weight of a heavy backpack and the arduous long distances, Stekel believed he might actually die from exhaustion. Upon reaching their destination amidst the beauty of an alpine lake, granite cliffs, and wildflower fields, Stekel changed his opinion, and believed he had died and gone to heaven. Since that time he has hiked all over the Southern Sierra, from the foothills to the High Sierra.

Also be sure and “save the date” for September’s talk in our Words, Writers & West Seattle series…

“Six-Word Lessons for Surviving a Devastating Diagnosis: 100 Lessons to Help You Navigate a Healthcare Crisis” by Shirley Enebrad

Thursday, September 13 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm

Shirley Enebrad will talk about her book, “Six-Word Lessons for Surviving a Devastating Diagnosis: 100 Lessons to Help You Navigate a Healthcare Crisis”, which is a useful road map, of sorts, to the newly diagnosed patient and his or her family and friends to make their journey easier. The fewer surprises one has, the more confident and empowered one feels. Fear must be controlled as much as possible to help create a positive outcome. Six-Word Lessons for Surviving a Devastating Diagnosis offers practical tips to help calm fears, give hope, and to promote health and healing.

Shirley Enebrad is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist with 25 years of experience. For her many years of work with pediatric cancer patients and those grieving the loss of a loved one, she received the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service and the Angel of Hospice Award.