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...

Exposed to His Will

Photo ©2008 and Commentary ©2026 by Chuck Davis Monday, February 2, 2026  Waterfalls demonstrate the power of water. Today’s photo also captures the beauty that often accompanies the sudden change in a river’s water level. Dougan Falls is one of many waterfalls on the...

Pacifier or Polarizer

Photo and Commentary (c)2026 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, February 1, 2026 I was told by people who were there that as a young child I never sucked my thumb or used a pacifier. This was not due to any strong will power on my part, but to the fact that I could not...

Spectrum

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, January 31, 2026  A week ago was what you could call Cold Week in the Pacific Northwest. While saying this, I realize that people in other parts of the United States would probably have paid good money if we could...

Trash Day

Photo and Commentary ©2026 by Carolyn Howson Friday, January 30, 2026  [Note from Maylan: Today we have a guest blogger, Carolyn Howson, who’s married to Tuesday’s blogger Robert. As you’ll see, Carolyn is not only a faithful walker but also a close and good-humored...