We’ve visited Olympia several times. The people are friendly, the city easy to navigate, and if you stay in, or near Old Town, everything is within easy walking distance. Some of our favorite things to there are looking at the many incredible murals, grab […]
On this rainy stormy all hallow’s night the upcoming election gives me great fright this toxic bubbling witches brew it’s a really nasty hate-filled swampy stew Let’s flush the hate and vitriol down before our cherished democracy completely drowns Simply worded, I’ll say it out […]
graceful great egret coasting on a summer breeze briny shallows below. Bodega Bay, Bodega Head, Doran Beach and numerous hiking trails in the area make for great bird watching! Especially if you can make it out there during the week when there’s not as much traffic. […]
On my way to California this July, I spent the first night in Ashland. This small town is about halfway point between Portland and Santa Rosa. The entire distance is around 650 miles, one way. While it’s possible to drive it all in one day, […]
“Want to look for bluebirds at sunset?” How could I resist? Meandering along a trail, through endless meadows … Golden Hour’s magic in plain sight. Just behind the bend, a Townsend’s Solitaire appears. Quietly, we approach. Off he goes … and so do we … […]
This whitetail skimmer, or dragonfly, made an appearance in my garden about ten days ago. I was relaxing in the shade that afternoon when I suddenly noticed something moving and squirming clear across the yard. With camera in hand I slowly approached the spot of […]
New Age Graffiti? Meditation in Motion? Stacking Stones Rocks! Have you stacked stones out in nature or at home? Have a peaceful weekend! Sabine
Just pause and ponder the world’s in disarray. Peace begins at home. The Olympia-Rafah Solidarity Mural Project in downtown Olympia, Washington State. This project was created in memory of Rachel Corrie, a young woman from Olympia. She was crushed to death in 2003 by […]
Solitary songster’s impromptu outdoor concert rustling leaf maracas. Over the last couple of months I’ve been taking part in a writing class in Oregon City. Since the class doesn’t start until 1 pm I’ve been leaving my house early on those days to […]
Friday afternoon anthophilous insects imbibe at my fly-up bar. A few days ago I noticed a metallic green insect dashing through a patch of forget-me-nots in my garden. Struck by its vivid color, and its intense focus on the tiny flowers, I was intrigued! Later, […]
Every year, on the Friday before Mother’s Day, the horticultural department of our local community college holds a plant sale. Everything sold at this event was grown by students in the program. I first learned of this sale when one of my sons, who took […]
Wednesday morning before my writing class, I took a walk along the McLoughlin Promenade in Oregon City. The sun was out, song sparrows were singing high up in the trees, and then, there were the rhododendrons! Huge, gnarly old branches securely holding up so many […]
California poppies down the alley shouting at me loudly “Don’t forget to visit your home away from home” Sonoma County is, and always will be my home away from home. Spotting these bright orange California poppies made me homesick, and realized, that it’s about time to […]
Come along with me and check out what’s flowering in my neighborhood! The other day, I even spotted a rare bird in someone’s front yard! 😉 We’ll start out by the duck pond. That way, we can rest for a moment above the waterfall at the […]
At the corner of Jefferson & 6th just a stone’s throw from the library April’s hot summer sun sets aglow a dazzling presentation in pink. Up above, power lines hum down below, cars buzz by. Oops! I better get going … … on this dog […]
For just a moment a minute or five breathe in and delight delicate cherry blossoms flutter in the breeze. For just a moment a minute or five breathe in and delight it’s easy, it’s free I promise that the world will wait for you. Do […]
When I got up Thursday morning and opened the blinds I was greeted by a magical winter scene right outside my living room window. It had snowed again over night! After drinking my morning java, I quickly got ready to go out for a walk. […]
Just a few days ago I sat outside in the sun enjoying a cup of coffee while daydreaming about spring. It didn’t seem that far away…. …. until it started to snow! We got a nice dusting over the weekend, then several inches more last […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 