post covid day dreams into the wild blue yonder here, there, everywhere. Some of the things I have really missed this year are: my annual California road trip to connect with friends I’ve known half of my life spending time at my favorite beach taking […]
All posts tagged: Haiku

Zunday Zen … Ensō
Open hearts and minds trump ignorance, hatred, fear. One’s character matters! When I discovered these incredible pieces of art on display in an office I’ve been to a number of times, it surprised even me that I had never noticed them before. I came […]

Zunday Zen … A Song for Marlene
Perched high above, winged crooner belting out songs to Marlene’s delight.

Zunday Zen … Bee here Now!
rockin’ and rollin’ metallic green sweat bee dancin’ the pollinating blues Hard to believe, but until a couple of days ago I had never noticed these striking bees before. Or perhaps I saw them, but didn’t really see them. At first I thought that this […]

Zunday Zen … Bee here Now!
Corbiculae filled endangered pollinators replenish their larder.

Zunday Zen … Christmas in July
Big or small feet, warm or cold feet. Wait and see feet … Found the ones for you … Those who know me are familiar with my love for socks! Especially the fun ones!! On a recent […]

Zunday Zen … The Cosmic Vista Point
Great conversation, food, wine. Gathering at the … cosmic vista point …. We recently visited a friend of ours who has one of the most beautiful woodland type gardens. The rhododendrons were spectacular, the California lilacs and woodland wildflowers in full bloom and don’t even […]

Zunday Zen … Springtime Magic in Oregon
The afternoon sun’s hypnotizing reflections captured forever.

Zunday Zen … A great Escape
Escaping the rut … A day of fun in the sun makes a happy heart … We spent a couple of days last week at our favorite beach to relax and unwind from all the daily stresses in life. The sun was shining, the winds […]

Zunday Zen … Earth Day Every Day!
My offering on Earth Day … Healthy gardening the non-toxic way.

Zunday Zen … Time’s Up!
Snap out of it, for winter’s gone! Fragrant cherry blossoms in the breeze …

Zunday Zen … Just Kidding?!?
Sun! You sure fooled me with signs of spring all around! Where’s my umbrella?

Zunday Zen … Sneak Preview at Spring
Blue sky, sparkling sun. Winter a memory … As … spring blossoms unfurl …

Zunday Zen … A Winter Feast
Cold, hungry, thirsty The snowy table is set for a winter feast. This winter brought an unusual amount of snow to the Portland, Oregon area. Our backyard is a perfect restaurant for the many birds in our neighborhood. One of my favorite visitors is the […]

Zunday Zen … Best Friends Forever
Best Friends Forever Scouring the beach wing in wing. Picnic anyone?

Zunday Zen … Good Morning to you, too!
Spectacles sharpen the flitting blur at first light. Ruby-crowned Kinglet staring right at me. Wait!!! Where is my camera!?! Thursday morning, when I first awoke, I noticed a tiny bird flitting about the butterfly bush outside my bedroom window. Instantly I jumped out […]

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 … Autumn Magic
Feathery tassels of grass quivering, rustling, in the gentle autumn breeze.