Tangled Tree

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, February 7, 2026 On a neighborhood walk a couple of weeks ago I angled off on a slightly different route, and noticed for the first time this amazing little tree. Notice how it starts out as an upright trunk, but...

Heart Repair

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Maylan Schurch Friday, February 6, 2026 A few days back my wife Shelley told me that she’d been examining greeting cards in a store, not finding any which suited her purpose at the moment. A nearby woman, who was feeling the same...

Backup

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, February 5, 2026 This Cotoneaster bush (pronounced Co-tony-aster) is loaded with berries this year. I’ve read that these are not the first choice for birds to eat, although some birds can eat them without...

Attention to the Details 

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Darren Milam Wednesday, February 4, 2026  A couple weeks back, I was strolling through our neighborhood when I noticed the frost on these fallen leaves. In both images, you can see how the ice crystals formed along the ridges and veins....

Black-bellied Hummingbird

Photo and Commentary (c)2026 by Robert Howson Tuesday, February 3, 2026 We’ve all seen hummingbirds that looked black until the instant they turned and suddenly they became a ball of glorious color. And of course we understand that is all because of the nature of...