We awoke to snow this morning! Truth be told, I’d been hoping for a good dusting. Winter without any snow doesn’t really feel like winter to me. But opening the patio door to see how cold it was had me close it back up in […]
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Happy Friday from my snowy Neighborhood!
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. […]
Up Close & Personal … Nature’s Crown Jewels
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 […]
Winter Magic at The Oregon Garden, Part One
After a bit too much holiday drama last year, the Zendog and I decided to do something different for Christmas this year. So we did! We headed to the Oregon Garden in Silverton. This charming small town is just about an hour southeast of Portland […]
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 […]
What Sparkles Day and Night?
One of my favorite places to visit is Iceland. This small island nation has some of the friendliest people, the best mocha and waffles ever (Cafe Mocha in downtown Reykjavik), the Blue Lagoon (talk about a relaxing experience!), some great record and book stores, good […]
Oak Meadow in Winter
This was a quiet, crisp winter morning, with fluffy white clouds floating across the sky. The beautiful reflections of the oak trees in the flooded meadows made me want to sit and meditate. Only occasional sounds of robins taking a bath could be heard.
Winter Blues? Not this Year!
It’s been a strange winter around here. Not too cold, no snow or ice and very little rain. i think we’ve had a lot more sunshine than in years past. Last Sunday morning I noticed sunbeams peeking through the forest behind my house. This time […]
Ice Storm 2014
Last February we had some snow which was followed by an ice storm. The quiet was only interrupted by the cracking sounds of the ice covering the snow. Everything was covered in ice, making for a most beautiful winter day. While exploring outside, I […]
in cahoots with muddy boots 