What a treat to start the day, and the week! This morning we were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event: An almost completely total solar eclipse, visible right from my very own backyard! Excitement woke me up early in anticipation of the eclipse. This being […]
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A Stroll through historic Downtown Jacksonville, Oregon
Until this spring, I had only passed through Jacksonville once before. I don’t remember much of it, except that the town seemed to appear in the review mirror before I could blink. Add to this that it’s a bit out of the way from the […]
Golden Hour on the South Umpqua River
The cloud formations, soft evening light and the picturesque South Umpqua River made for a romantic walk in Roseburg, Oregon last week. We spent the night there on our way to Southern Oregon. I’ve been stopping here for the last twelve years on my annual […]
Zunday Zen … Springtime Magic in Oregon
The afternoon sun’s hypnotizing reflections captured forever.
Zunday Zen … Pacific Wonderland in Winter
Magical woodlands besprinkled lightly with snow in quiet stillness. Secretive Pacific wren breaks the silence with his song.
Zunday Zen … The Beauty of Autumn
Vibrant leaves crunching underfoot. Summer now all but a memory. This was one of my very favorite walks for the entire year! The breeze, the sun, the autumn leaves showing off their most dazzling array of color, the clear blue sky and the peaceful quiet […]
Zunday Zen … Click Click Click … Ding …
Click click clack ding zip …………. Silence, accompanied only by a typewriter …
The Incredible Edible National Heirloom Exhibition 2016
For years I had been wanting to go to the National Heirloom Exhibition! However, I rarely think about this event, until I’d be driving past the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California, during my annual visit there. I’d see the huge sign, and tell myself that next year, I would […]
Zunday Zen … Naked Ladies
Perhaps one day soon, we human ladies, can dance, naked, unabashed in the sun like our floral counterparts. When our inner beauty matters as much, or hopefully more, we can lay to rest societies artificial beauty standards where they belong: alongside some beautiful Naked Ladies. These […]
Zunday Zen … Just this Moment!
The woes of the world appear insignificant. Just for this moment!
Zunday Zen … A Bird’s Eye View
Voyaging to far lands. East – West – North – South. Escorted by weightless, wispy clouds.
Zunday Zen … Equilibrium
Rhythmic waves relax the body – empty the mind. Equilibrium.
Zunday Zen … Surfing the Wind
Gliding high above churning waves, eyeing the surf. Ready – set – dive – eat!
Zunday Zen … Up, up and away
Weightlessly soaring, floating, at heart stopping height. Me too one day … I hope!
Zunday Zen … Springtime Splendor
Sweeping fields of brilliant bouquets swaying gently in the breeze clinking together like champagne flutes in joyful celebration. Mother Earth wearing her Sunday Best!
Come away with me … to Hawaii
Huge puffy white clouds were floating in the sky. The Pacific ocean down below us was sparkling in the beautiful tropical sunshine. Large waves were breaking along the Oahu coastline and made for a picture perfect arrival in Oahu. On the way home a week […]
Zunday Zen … Washed Ashore
Weathered mysteries Washed ashore by pounding surf. Where did they come from?
in cahoots with muddy boots 