Earlier this afternoon I got caught in the flightpath of a delightful flock of bushtits. Dozens of these tiny birds suddenly appeared on the suet feeders in my garden. They chattered, ate and didn’t seem to mind me standing just about a meter from the […]
There were a few families with younger kids strolling through the Oregon Garden on Christmas morning. I sure hope they were able to visit the Children’s Garden area while there. It’s a fun spot to check out. The butterfly bench, the hobbit hole, the giant […]
Christmas at the Oregon Garden was cold and foggy, it was icy at times, and then we got a perfect dusting of powdery snow on the morning of our departure. But before we drove off, I dashed out into the garden one last time to […]
Ominous skies are a given during our seemingly endless rainy season, which made me appreciate these bright red roses even more. I noticed them in the parking lot of my favorite grocery store the other day. Moments after I got back into my car, the […]
A couple of weeks ago I took a wrong turn while looking for the Oregon Garden. Silverton is a small town, and getting lost there seems almost impossible. I found a place to make a u-turn, and as I headed back towards downtown, I saw […]
Last week we spent a couple of days at our favorite beach in Lincoln City. After a deluge of rain, the weather forecast predicted two days of sunshine and warm (for early November) temperatures. We promptly booked a room at our usual hotel and packed […]
Flamboyant, yet peaceful. In-your-face colors. Brilliant reds, golden yellows. Glorious autumn sunshine. Twirling in midair leaves swirling, floating, landing softly down below in the dark waters. The dark waters of the Bosque… Reading the maple leaves, quietly pondering. Another year’s gone by As the wheel of […]
A break in the rain! Golden autumn leaves shimmer, flutter, rustle, delight.
Koi carp are beautiful! I’ve often wished for a pond outdoors where I could have a few koi like these. This particular pond is at a local shopping mall in our area, and I never tire of watching them swim about, blow bubbles and interact […]
Portland is a special place it’s “weird”, it’s hip, it’s cool. From up above here on display is Portland’s living room. We have it all! The suburban mall, the wild and rugged coast, we have the Gorge for beautiful hikes, the mountains, desert and rivers. […]
The last two mornings had a definite chill in the air. Fall is arriving! There’s even rain in the forecast. Much of my garden looks heat stressed, despite watering. This summer’s been extremely hot and dry for this area. Rain will be good, especially for […]
Rain, rain go away … This could be the motto for the Portland area right now. It’s still coming down, but for some reason, today is going to be the only truly sunny day here in the immediate future. I’m planning on making the best of […]
A Merry Christmas to all those dear who follow or not, my blog throughout the year. Every “Like”, well I like; and every comment I cheer So I send you all a big “Thank You” both far and near. This thank you is a small […]
Magical woodlands besprinkled lightly with snow in quiet stillness. Secretive Pacific wren breaks the silence with his song.
Best Friends Forever Scouring the beach wing in wing. Picnic anyone?
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 […]
Feathery tassels of grass quivering, rustling, in the gentle autumn breeze.
It’s supposed to rain here all day today! But the weekend should be nice. 🙂 How’s the weather where you live?
in cahoots with muddy boots 