Phoebe, Eastern II

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Robert Howson Tuesday, April 16, 2024 It’s not a particularly elegant bird, patterned in shades of gray and white, but that doesn’t keep it from being a favorite of those who enjoy the company of birds. Perhaps that’s because of its...

You Shall Not Steal

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, April 15, 2024 Do you remember learning the Ten Commandments as a kid (if you grew up in church)? “You shall not steal” is pretty straightforward! If something is not yours and nobody gave you permission to use it...

Isn’t It?

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, April 14, 2024 “Sad, isn’t it,” she called out to us as she strode by, making it more a pronouncement than a question. I stared after her as she and two companions continued their brisk walk down our neighborhood...

Flower Garden Update!

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Maylan Schurch Friday and Sabbath, April 12 and 13, 2024 A few weeks back I decided to chronicle the growth of what’s planted in this front-yard flower garden, whose owners have devoted their entire front yard to floral growth. What you...

Radiance

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, April 11, 2024 We were fortunate to view the Astoria Bridge on a clear day with a sunset. Visiting Astoria is always nostalgic for me because my dad grew up about five miles south of here on a farm. When I was...