Grounded and Protected

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Friday, September 26, 2025 A week ago I decided to bite the bullet and finally upgrade my electronics’ haphazard charging station which refreshes both Shelley’s and my cell phones, my watch, and anything else which gives us...

Above All

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Darren Milam Wednesday and Thursday, September 24 and 25, 2025 On a recent intercontinental flight, I glanced out the window and captured the above image. I wish I would have glanced at the in-flight data to tell you precisely where I was...

(Australian) (Purple) Swamphen

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Robert Howson Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Truth be told, life is often a mixture of reality and myth and the dividing line between the two is frequently difficult to determine. Such is the case of the Purple Swamphen, a large rail which...

Striving for a Crown

Photo ©2012 and Commentary ©2025 by Chuck Davis Sunday, September 21, 2025 This week, our parable highlights a Washington State native plant. Azurite Lake offers a welcome campsite and stunning views to the few who are willing to cross never-ending talus fields and...

Forever and Ever

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, September 21, 2025 I was parched. I was so thirsty. I was almost through shopping on a very warm day in a rather small store that I knew well. It was fully stocked with groceries, but what I craved before going to...