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Cherries and a Kiss

Cherry blossoms sweeten the scene over the vineyards at Elk Cove Winery in Oregon, like an “angel’s kiss in spring.” (Quote from the song “Summer Wine” written by Lee Hazelwood) #cherryblossoms #angelskiss #vineyard #elkcovewinery #spring

Catkins

The marsh along the road showed signs of the season as soft, furry blossoms of the pussy willow, known as catkins, burst forth. Yay! Spring is on its way and the appearance of such blooms is really the “cat’s meow!” #pussywillow #blossoms #spring #catsmeow

Winter Wine-der Land

The air was crisp and cool, the sunlight delightfully warm, and the wine wonderful. Winter seemed to have retreated to the mountain tops and was welcome to stay there. If we cared to see snow again, we would prefer to drive to it or, better yet, just look at it from a distance. #sidereuswinery #winterContinue reading “Winter Wine-der Land”

Sunny Side Up

The sun is out and so are the cats. “Marms” took advantage of the balmy day by taking a catnap in the back yard on the hard, but warm, patio. #sunnysideup #catnap #sunshine #patio #cat

Once Upon a Railway

Rains and winds abated and allowed a lovely walk along an old railway that has been converted into a trail. Debris and fallen trees remained from the recent storm, and creeks overflowed their banks and threatened to collapse a small section of the pathway. Rabbits hopped here and there while small birds chirped and twitteredContinue reading “Once Upon a Railway”

Sunshine After Rain

Rain and wind buffeted the trees and streets as an atmospheric river poured over the Pacific Northwest. Finally gaps in the “streams” allowed fingers of sunlight through to paint this rainbow. It was a welcome sign; I was beginning to wonder when the animals would start pairing up to look for Noah. #rainbow #rain #atmosphericriverContinue reading “Sunshine After Rain”

Flying Low

Hurdlers bobbed up and down as they seemed to fly over the obstacles at a track meet at Southwestern Oregon Community College recently. Unfortunately, one of the contestants accidentally knocked down the hurdle of his adjacent teammate, causing the teammate to stumble and taking him out of the race. At the finish line the offendedContinue reading “Flying Low”

Oh Deer Me!

The frequent sight of deer grazing peacefully at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, Oregon, provides a pleasant diversion from the rigors of education and brings a welcome bit of tranquility to the sometimes hectic life of the students. #deer #swocc #campussurprise #coosbayoregon

Coffee Cat

Awaiting the morning brew, cat-feinated obviously. #brew #coffee #cat #caffeinated #morningjoe

Photobombed

I took a photo of the Gastro Hub restaurant where we had dinner before a recent flight. Unfortunately a pillar photobombed the image; from a different angle it looked like “Astro Hub,” which is a bit more appealing. The hostess was as bland as wallpaper paste; but the server was very nice, the chicken quesadillaContinue reading “Photobombed”