Framework

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...

Deterrent?

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’...

Camellia’s Temperature

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...

Expected Arrival

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...

Crested Guan   

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Robert Howson Monday, February 16, 2026 There are certain inherent dangers in using human behavioral terminology to describe the activities of non-human creatures.  This is especially true if the word is less than precisely defined in the...