Changing The Landscape, Part 1: One Tree at a Time

We love the pine trees that surround our property. During Windstorm 2008 we watched a few of them sway enough to make us consider removing a few more…

The Best Things in Life Are Nearest

"The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right…

All Summer Lily Mix: A Cure for the Dog Days of Summer Blues

Planning bloom times is a challenge for flower gardeners. When I used to just plant annuals I was safe because usually something was in full bloom. W…

Summer Bouquet #2 : A Window Opening Into Heaven

"The radiance in some places is so great as to be fairly dazzling... every crystal, every flower a window opening into heaven, a mirror reflecti…

Dog Days of Summer

dog days of summer plural noun: 1. the hot, sultry period of summer between early July and early September 2. a period of stagnation 3. the time when you…

Sibling Assignment #70: Lessons Learned at The Oregon Coast

the rental cabin at Yachats Here is sibling assignment # 70: "Share a memorable family vacation memory that involved all three of us." This i…

Camera Critters: What Shelby Loves About Camping

On our recent camping trip I finally got some good shots of our Australian Cattle Dog Shelby. Shelby is always on alert and ready to go whenever, wh…

Sunday Scribblings: Solace

Sherman Creek near Canyon Creek Campground, northeast Washington Where do I go to find comfort? Where do I find solace? I often find comfort walking a…

Photo Hunt: Hanging

On a camping trip yesterday we came across ripe serviceberries hanging on branches just waiting to be picked. Tasting the juicy berries took my husba…

Photography 101: Dry Summer Beauty

Yesterday we headed up the Bangs Mountain scenic drive for another photo session. It is off Highway 20 at the Canyon Creek Campground. Easter 2007 …

Photography 101: Lost

I have spent the last few days teaching myself more about my camera. We have also taken time to study how JEJ's camera is different than mine. As…