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...

The Best Route

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Cheryl Boardman Monday, September 23, 2024 It’s that time of year again! I believe the gold colored trees in this picture are western larch trees. I had thought that they were tamaracks but apparently the tamaracks are in the...

Personal, Not Private

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, September 22, 2024 Do you see the connection between the two photos above? I do, but I have a handful of advantages over you: I was the one who noticed these two sights, enjoyed them, took the photos, mulled over...

Colors of the World

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, September 21, 2024 When I was a kid, this box of crayons would have deeply interested me. As you can see, it is labeled “Colors of the World,” and represents a variety of humanity’s skin tones. Back in my day, a...