Brown Jay

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Robert Howson Tuesday, September 26, 2023 If you’ve ever attended an auction you can imagine what a flock of Brown Jays sounds like early in the morning. Then, just as you were seriously considering buying a 410, they suddenly stop...

The Enduring Word

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, September 25, 2023 I saw this mural on a wall in the town of Joseph, Oregon, last week. I love the flowers on it as it depicts real wildflowers that grow in the area. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a good shot...

Longing and Lifting

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, September 24, 2023 “Come, see!” my husband called, and I hustled out the door to see what he saw. And then I took twenty-one photos. The photo I’ve included here is not the most spectacular of them all, but I chose...

Don’t!

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, September 23, 2023 A few days back, on a trip through a favorite used-book store, I made my usual pilgrimage to the “writing and reference” section and noticed a little book I hadn’t seen before. As you can see...

Matilda’s Back!

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Maylan Schurch Friday, September 22, 2023 A couple of Halloweens ago, one of our neighbors – a rather eccentric guy – discomfited the more sensitive souls on his street by acquiring a department-store mannequin, wigging and painting and...