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Charlie hikes by the Creek

Charlie, just turning 4 months old is so full of energy and curiosity that he is a source of constant amusement. A few days ago we did fabulous trail hike with my friend and her 2 Newfoundlands. They are excellent dogs with years of training on the trail, how to find the nearby creek forContinue reading “Charlie hikes by the Creek”

Pine pollen – everything you didn’t know about pine trees

We live in a forest of pine trees. Unlike flowering plants, pine trees don’t attract bees or butterflies for pollination. The wind does the job of transferring pollen from male cones to female cones or on other trees. The first two photos are male pine cones and the third one, what we think of asContinue reading “Pine pollen – everything you didn’t know about pine trees”

WAVE light, water, and sound

The spectacular Mountain views of Breckenridge Colorado are enough to attract crowds no matter the season. But the first weekend of June each year brings artists from around the world to inspire and dazzle those lucky enough to visit. The helium filled kites seen in the first several photos were illuminated with different colors andContinue reading “WAVE light, water, and sound”

Can You Smell the Rain? (Poetry)

Filtered rays of light stream through dark clouds Is a storm coming? Beyond it, blue sky dotted with white cotton candy clouds. The juxtaposition makes me wonder. Will heavy drops of rainfall from the sky? Will there be thunder? Lightening? Can you smell the rain?

Full moon (poetry)

Magically rising over mountain peaks in a darkening blue sky, the full moon glows luminous. Its ascent through tree branches creating patterns, faces, a Rorschach test changing as it goes. Each night, it grows, changing shape, waxing to its full beauty. I’m never disappointed. As the moon shines, and lights up my world, I loveContinue reading “Full moon (poetry)”