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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Circle 2 ~

In the late 1970’s and early ’80’s, Creighton and I were avid fans of the Seattle Mariners baseball team. Whenever we could, we’d make the three hour trek to Seattle to attend games at the Kingdome. This shot is one … Continue reading →

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~ Flower-a-Month ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Circle ~

As a wrap up to 2015, and in response to the weekly photo challenge – circle – here is a flower for every month symbolizing the circles of life in the cycle of nature. http://<a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/circle/”>Circle</a&gt;  

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~ Not Quite Friday Flyers + WPC – Now 3 ~

It was another stunningly beautiful day outside. Cold, with a heavy frost in the morning, then breezy and brisk as the day progressed. On our walk, Jello and I saw many birds flitting in the trees and thickets; sparrows, finches, … Continue reading →

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~ Tuesday Two by Two + WPC – Now 3 ~

My father’s dementia has progressed so rapidly in the past ten days, it takes my breath away. On December 19, I stayed with him at my sister’s and we had sensible conversations as we watched the Democratic debate and ate … Continue reading →

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~ Monochrome Monday + WPC – Now 2 ~

After twenty-four days of rainfall, Portland Oregon has set a new record of 14.90 inches so far in December (official as of 12/28/15). What a relief to have three days of mostly clear weather. <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/now/”>Now</a&gt;

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~ Winter Apples ~ Weekly Photo Challenge ~ Now ~

On my walk with Jello today, I spied this apple tree. Part of an abandoned orchard of pears and apples, they survive untended on land now owned by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). Clearly beyond their prime, the apples look like … Continue reading →

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~ A Gathering of Guitars ~ WPC ~ Gathering + Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge ~

Creighton’s five basses, and the sweet six string Gibson that introduced us to one another forty-eight years ago! http://<a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/gathering/”>Gathering</a&gt;

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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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~ 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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