Gardens and Fathers

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, September 29, 2024 I laughed, and then I took this photo. I was delighted by this miniature set of gardening tools, splayed out on the ground next to a big seashell. I’m not sure of the shell’s significance, and...

Baby Photo

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Maylan Schurch Friday and Sabbath, September 27 and 28, 2024 A week ago, driving home at rush hour from the library, I paused beside this car and noticed, hanging from its rear-view mirror, a photo of a smiling baby. After I snapped this...

Symmetry

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, September 26, 2024 The symmetry in these bananas got me to thinking about how much we rely on balance in our lives. Too much of something might not be good, and not enough can also be bad. Scientists like to...

Welcome Surprises

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Darren Milam Wednesday, September 25, 2024 At work we have a saying: “Welcome surprises.” The sentiment behind the saying is to be OK with change and to expect the unexpected. It’s a good attitude to have when we see challenges along the...

Elephant Head

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Robert Howson Tuesday, September 24, 2024 It’s easy to see why certain common names are given. Take for example this Elephant Head, shown growing in a subalpine area along a stream. It doesn’t take too much imagination to see Dumbo...