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~ Friday Flyers ~ les feuilles d’automne ~

A serious el niño is causing record rainfall, serious flooding, and landslides in the Pacific Northwest. Yesterday a series of thunderclaps shook my home — ten minutes later a tornado struck a suburban neighborhood about 15 miles northeast (as the … Continue reading

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~ Orcas Island Pottery ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge: Signs ~

When taking the winding, one lane, dirt drive leading from Enchanted Forest Road to the pottery gallery, this sign lets you know you’re on the right track!  

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC – Eye Spy 4 ~

Jello was pretty drugged up when this photo was taken, just six days after the accident that almost took her life. Even through the haze of pain medication she looks scared and sad. Almost three months later, her confidence and … Continue reading

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~ Dove of Peace ~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Eye Spy 3 ~

Mourning Doves return to my grounds yearly. This one perched in a tree nearby long enough for me to get some nice shots in the early spring sunlight. Sending everyone peace — it starts in our hearts. Eye Spy“>

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~ Pink Flamingos ~ Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #49 ~

When I saw these pink flamingos perched in a neighbor’s yard, I had to pay attention. Turns out to be for a worthy cause — Doernbecher Children’s Hospital — one of the nations best pediatric hospitals! http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/doernbecher/index.cfm

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~ The Lick of Love ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Eye Spy 2 ~

Jello is one of the more photogenic dogs I’ve had the pleasure to have be part of my family. She loves to sit on Creighton’s lap and, as you can see, he enjoys her attention too! Eye Spy“>

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~ Monochrome Monday ~ Hawk ~

Looks like it might be a hawk perched up in the bare branches of my neighbor’s Pin Oak Tree, but it’s hard to say. Jello and I heard a rhaspy cry as we were finishing our walk.  It reminded me … Continue reading

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~ Oooh, That Feels Good!!! ~

After a week when I have been appalled by the behavior of would-be leaders of the USA, I want to shake all their nasty crud out of my brain and scrub around the edges.  Jello shows me one very satisfying … Continue reading

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~ Forecast – Cold! ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Trio ~

In honor of this first day of freezing temperatures at my home, here is a trio of trios! Trio” target=”_blank”>

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~ The Eagle Flies on Friday ~ Friday Flyers ~

Watching and listening to Bald Eagles is thrilling. Their high piping calls let you know they are near, though what it all means remains a mystery! Determined to get some clear pictures of the eagles that perch on a snag … Continue reading

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