Uprooted

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, January 20, 2025 I saw what was left of this uprooted tree after it fell during a storm. Heavy winds, saturated ground and a shallow root system are probably the main reasons it fell. I read that most trees that...

Baskets

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, January 19, 2025 I like baskets. When I see a display of them, my eyes light up and I have to mutter my Cautious Consumer Mantra a few times, “Feel free to admire without needing to acquire.” There’s something...

Breaking Through

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, January 18, 2025 This past Tuesday on a morning walk, I glanced up at the eastern sky and noticed the sun glimmering through the clouds in a dramatic way. I snapped the photo, and then went to work on it with my...

She Who Laughs

Photo and Commentary (c)2025 by Maylan Schurch Friday, January 17, 2025 A few days ago, in a line at a pharmacy drive-through, I pulled to a stop behind this car. Since the pause was a long one, I noticed what was written on the license plate frame (I’ve blocked...

Natural Environments

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, January 16, 2025 The ferns growing on this small building caught my eye. I wouldn’t want plants growing on my roof. But I have heard of sod roofs where grass grows, so it seems kind of natural that ferns...