by maylan schurch | Feb 22, 2026 | Photo Parable
Photo ©2010 and Commentary ©2026 by Chuck Davis Monday, February 23, 2026 The Yaquina Head Lighthouse near Newport, Oregon remains an active, fully automated aid to ships navigating the Pacific Ocean along the Oregon coast. It flashes a unique pattern: 2s on, 2s off,...
by maylan schurch | Feb 21, 2026 | Photo Parable
Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath and Sunday, February 21 and 22, 2026 Almost exactly a month ago, on our post-breakfast walk, I noticed this almost unearthly object. I’ve seen dried leaves with this intricate lacy pattern, but this almost seemed...
by maylan schurch | Feb 19, 2026 | Photo Parable
Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Maylan Schurch Friday, February 20, 2026 Take a few seconds to gaze on the mournful photo above. This year, a distressing number of my neighborhood’s lawns are starting to look like this – and some much worse. According to homeowners’...
by maylan schurch | Feb 18, 2026 | Photo Parable
Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, February 19, 2026 This outdoor temperature sensor happens to be right next to a Camellia bush. The bushes provide some protection against direct sunlight on the sensor. The louvered shape of the housing also...
by maylan schurch | Feb 17, 2026 | Photo Parable
Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Darren Milam Wednesday, February 18, 2026 If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you’ve likely noticed how unusually warm the past few weeks have been. Even though winter officially began on December 21 and we are still very much in the...
