Category Archives: nature

Halo Over the River

You can’t see the water, but I could feel it and hear it in the darkness when I stepped out to admire the lunar halo through the trees. I breathed in deeply. Looking out the window or through a lens … Continue reading

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Winter Sunset – Happy Solstice

Days are short at this time of year where I live, but the light is often extra beautiful. I ran out to catch a photo of this beautiful sunset on Mt. Si a week ago, and decided to save it … Continue reading

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Peaches and Pecans

Since several of you enjoyed the Blueberries and Mint French Toast version of Breakfast by the River, I thought I’d post my French Toast morning with warm Peaches, and Toasted Pecans. A dab of local Coriander Honey finished it off … Continue reading

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Winged Painters

I’m watching for the birds, but must be content today seeing only their bold markings claiming their favorite rocks for their return and painting the river with natural works of art. I know a dipper left some of these lines. … Continue reading

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Breakfast at the Riverside

This summer I’ve taken to fixing a breakfast tray with a cut flower or two (usually from the yard, like this one) and transforming my typical two eggs and toast into blueberry mint French Toast – or banana hazelnut if … Continue reading

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Back to the Mountains

Out to Middle Fork at the end of day, fortunate to catch the last light on the peaks. Fall is coloring the evenings and daylight is fleeting.

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