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~ The Pinnacles ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Time 2 ~

The pinnacles at Crater Lake National Park were formed 7,700 years ago when Mount Mazama (on the crest of the Cascade Range in southern Oregon) erupted violently emitting layer upon layer of volcanic pumice. As the surface cooled, steam and … Continue reading

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~ Time and Tide ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Time ~

The origin of the phrase Time and Tide wait for no man, is uncertain, “although it’s clear that the phrase is ancient and that it predates modern English. The earliest known record is from St. Marher, 1225: “And te tide … Continue reading

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~ Nutty Pollen ~ Friday Flyers ~

If it’s in the air and it comes from nature, it’s a Friday Flyer! Hazelnut (Corylus) shrubs and trees bloom in the middle of winter. Wind — abundant here this time of year — carries pollen from the male catkins … Continue reading

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~ Tree and Sky ~ Wordless Wednesday ~

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~ Winter to Spring ~ Tuesday Two by Two ~

Since February 2 is my birthday, I’ve paid attention to the traditions surrounding this date. Growing up in climates where winter was cold and snowy, it seemed that even on overcast days the sun would appear long enough for me … Continue reading

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~ Foggy Sunrise ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Vibrant 3 ~

There is something magical about being able to look at the sun in full glow safely filtered by all the tiny water droplets suspended in the air about me. A trip to the beach is in my near future! Vibrant

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~ Vibrant Friday Flyers ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Vibrant ~

American Goldfinches flock to my feeders in spring. The males bless me with their vivid yellow feathers at breeding time. During winter, Lesser Goldfinch males are she showy ones. Zinnia and dahlia’s attract bees all summer long. Anna’s Hummingbirds are … Continue reading

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + Color Your World – Cerise ~

Cerise – the French word for Cherry. This week’s color challenge is to explore the range of tones of pink to magenta. What a lovely topic on a dreary grey PNW day! Color Your World – Cerise |  

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~ On The Sunny Side ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Optimistic ~

Most people consider me an optimist, though occasionally I was accused of being gullible on account of it. Still, I’ve always found it suited me to look at life from the ‘glass half full’ perspective. Once when I was quite … Continue reading

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~ The Eagle is Landing ~ Friday Flyers ~

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