A Swan in Solitude

      Mimsi  Marsh

I took this photo just down our country lane at a murky wetland refuge called Mimsi Marsh. Although our neighborhood is nestled between a highway to the north and the Portland airport across the Columbia River, the wildlife still seem to enjoy the small portion of land protected just for them.

The Tonto National Forest

    Saguaro Lake

Just east of the Phoenix-Metro area is the beautiful Saguaro Lake. A favorite spot for sailing, the park also has a lovely lakeside restaurant. We enjoyed visiting the lake when we were in Arizona last February.

Happy Mother's Day!

(Especially to my own Mom who lives in Arizona!)

Grand Canyon National Park

National Park Week

One of things on my bucket list is to visit as many National Parks in my lifetime as possible. Last February I was lucky enough to visit the Grand Canyon; in honor of National Park Week from April 20th - 28th, I thought I'd feature this breathtaking scene.

The Olympic National Forest

 

Quinault, Washington

This photo of Willaby Creek in the Olympic National Forest, is a place that I have visited dozens of times. It is one of my very favorite places on earth. While walking amidst the tall timbers, life always seems to come into focus for me.

Signs of Spring

           Blossom of Blue

The photo of this lovely little flower was taken in south-central Washington State. With the season of spring now upon us, colorful flowers are bursting on the scene in every corner of our country.

Since blue is my favorite color, I  thought this tiny blossom was especially pretty.

          Have a wonderful week!

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A Basketfull of Blossoms

        Happy Easter!

This photo came from my archived file, but I thought it was perfect for the holiday weekend. The stone bunny in our backyard always brings to mind the wonderful author of children's books, Beatrix Potter. The animal stories she created are still some of my very favorite children's stories - my three sons were raised listening about Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter!


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A Fowl in Fair Weather

Hoping for a Handout

I spotted this duck last month as he sat near a golf course in Mesa, Arizona. Evidently he is accustomed to receiving handouts, thus the reason he was so tame.
Since the weather here in the Pacific Northwest is still gray and gloomy, I enjoy viewing the photos I took last month in the Southwest!