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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge#94: At Home in Long Beach, WA ~

When we first took tours through the available units at The Breakers, on first sight I knew this was the one I wanted. Furnishings, wall colors, flooring, window treatments and linens could all be upgraded and changed. The essential attraction … Continue reading

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #92: Going Back ~

For thirty years my husband and I vacationed on Orcas Island, WA – USA. Memories of the peaceful place we stayed would help power me through each year of counseling high school students. When I arrived, my body, mind and … Continue reading

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~ Jello’s Report from the Edge of a Continent: April 2020 ~

My name is Jello and I’m a “blue-tick” Beagle. My folks adopted me five years ago when I was four and we have lots of fun adventures together. I got really sick to my stomach the other day. Not sure … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ A Breath of Fresh Air ~

   

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #89: A River Runs Through It ~

My father taught me at an early age that if ever I was lost in a wilderness area, to remember the words from a song by Bob Nolan ,”…somehow it leads me home if I just follow the stream.” Creeks … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ March Marsh ~

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #87: Reflections ~

Unique Perspectives with Glass Upper left clockwise: Self-portrait in a window of Cabin #1, with a dreamy Orcas Island sunset behind me. Exuberant blossoms are reflected on the sliding-glass door at our condo. Shadows from the deck railing create another texture. … Continue reading

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~ Cee’s B&WPC ~ Clouds ~

Clouds are part of our reality in the Pacific Northwest. Though I want to provide the accurate name for each cloud formation in this post, as I open my Meteorology Field Guide, it’s way more complex than I can summarize. … Continue reading

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~ Wordless Wednesday + Cee’s FOTD ~Late Winter Blooms ~

 

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~ Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #84: Narrow ~

Three years ago Creighton and I took ownership of our condominium at The Breakers in Long Beach, Washington. Photographing the birds that I see when we are there, keeps me curious and always learning. For Amy’s challenge this week, I’ve … Continue reading

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