“If you build it, they will come,” a fantasy baseball movie once declared. This certainly applies to water. A beautiful backyard koi pond is also the home to mallard ducks that help themselves to this private pool. This is certainly more delightful than the alligators that we would find in nearly every body of waterContinue reading “Koi Duck”
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On the Rhodies Again
I first witnessed rhodies in full bloom while driving to a temporary job in Port Townsend, Washington, many years ago. I was amazed by their abundant beauty springing up on all sides of the road. They were a healing balm to a weary mind after I had completed a very unpleasant assignment at a smallContinue reading “On the Rhodies Again”
House of Memories
Decades ago we watched this house arise on open, treeless land. We had grass laid in the yard and planted trees, roses, rhododendrons, and a hedge. Inside the house, a family grew, milestones were passed, and triumph arose from near tragedy. In due course our children went their own ways and we moved on toContinue reading “House of Memories”
Run River Run
Heavy snows are melting and sending water roaring down the Cascade Mountains to the Columbia River, which is also swollen with snowmelt. Foam, mist and a dreadful roar arose from the river, adding to the mystic of the scene while we warily watched the treacherous waters from a safe distance. #wenatcheeriver #cascades #spring #snowmelt
A Gift of Wings
Somewhere on the peaks near the center of this photo lie the remains of the Old Aviator. He loved mountains nearly as much as he loved to fly, and he passed his love of flying and mountains to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Per his request, his ashes were dropped by his three sonsContinue reading “A Gift of Wings”
Mother’s Day on a Mountain
Wild winds whipped up a party hat for the Mount Hood, while on its flanks below, inside the warm Timberline Lodge, decorations and tables awaited guests at the Mother’s Day buffet. Great food in a great setting. #mothersday #timberlinelodge #mounthood
Hoodwinked
Willful winds rattled the rafters and sent sobs and sighs down the flue, but it could not dispirit the reflections of the rising sun that caressed the slopes of Mount Hood. Undaunted by the gale, the peak perched proudly along the horizon as if grinning, and for a moment, it even seemed to wink. #mounthoodContinue reading “Hoodwinked”
Happy Mother’s Day
Oregon’s cool weather had finally yielded to spring providing a parade of pleasing colors just in time for Mother’s Day. Wishing all of you the very best and very happy day. #dogwood #spring #mothersday
Above It All
Thunderheads popped up here and there as we climbed out of the Orlando airport traffic area. The flight was routed between the most active storms, but could we see them flashing outside our window. It was a beautiful spectacle from a comfortable distance, and before long, we were above it all. #lightning #thunderhead
Sport Utility “Vette”
In 2001 we took the Fairy Boat on a most memorable three week cruise of the waters of the southern third of the Inside Passage to Alaska. We reached Egmont, British Columbia, the second day, and after mooring at the marina, we witnessed this scene. I had never imagined a Corvette towing a boat, letContinue reading “Sport Utility “Vette””
