Shelter In The Storm (part 2)

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Darren Milam Wednesday, August 28, 2024 In a recent entry, I mentioned the weather we had and how it was unusual for the time of year. There was heavy rain and wind. During a visit to the garden, between downpours, I found this little...

Viceroy

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Robert Howson Tuesday, August 27, 2024 As far back as grade school I can remember being told that the Monarch butterfly, with which we were all familiar, had a double that mimicked the appearance of the well-known species. We knew this...

He Is Faithful

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, August 26, 2024 This photo was taken in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada, on a family trip ten years ago. This is an iconic scene on Maligne (last part pronounced as lean) Lake. I used to think the view was...

Pairs

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, August 25, 2024 Here, for your viewing and linguistic pleasure, is a pair of pears that don’t need to be pared before eating. (My husband, a former college English teacher, always comforts adults learning English...

Stay Humble and Kind

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, August 24, 2024 Thursday in a Federal Way parking lot I noticed this imposing white pickup (whose license plate I have blotted out for privacy’s sake). At first glance its size impressed and even intimidated...