Fall Risk

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Maylan Schurch Friday, October 27, 2023 Yes, the hairy and slightly-tanned wrist you see above belongs to me. I spent much of last week in the hospital, being monitored because of a rebellious kidney stone. (Update: Late this week the...

Thankful

  Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, October 26, 2023 This scene is from Snoqualmie Pass near Rampart Lakes. The fall colors seem to be more advanced at higher elevations. I am grateful that we can see colors and feel the effects they have...

Bountiful Harvest

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Darren Milam Wednesday, October 25, 2023 If the saying is “Spring has sprung,” then I guess we now have “Fall has fallen.” If you live in the greater Seattle area, you have been seeing signs of the coming months of Fall. The weather gets...

Black-cheeked Woodpecker

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Robert Howson Tuesday, October 24, 2023 As the population of the world continues to grow, the need for city planners becomes increasingly evident. Housing needs must be balanced with transportation and ecological concerns. The challenge...

As the Deer Longs for Streams of Water

Photo and Commentary ©2023 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, October 23, 2023 As I drove past this bend in the West Kettle River, I noticed four deer on the other side of the river. By the time I realized they would make a great photo, I was already past the little turnout...