Aerie

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, August 18, 2024 I can understand how we overlooked this sculpture as we drove in and out of town a few times, even though it’s 18 feet tall and weighs over 5,000 pounds. It’s located in the center of a traffic...

Rest Free!

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, August 17, 2024 A few days back, I noticed this surprising display on the lawn of a nearby neighbor. Though there was no “Free” sign on these chairs, it was obvious that they were being offered to whoever had the...

Before I Die

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Maylan Schurch Friday, August 16, 2024 Shelley and I were recently in Bellingham, Washington, and while visiting a large used-book store there, I parked several blocks away near what seems to be an art center, on whose outside wall was...

Sewing and Gathering

Photo and Commentary (c)2024 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, August 15, 2024 I have mixed emotions about this pile of wood in our back yard. Mainly I’m glad I was not the one to do all the sawing. A tree service employee worked hard to get all those rounds cut....

Only One

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Darren Milam Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Many, or all, of us know the parable of the lost sheep. The parable highlights the compassionate nature of God as a shepherd who actively seeks out and rejoices over the return of a lost individual....

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Photo and Commentary ©2024 by Robert Howson Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Job had a lot to say about shadows, not surprising considering his condition. He compared mankind to shadows to emphasize how short-lived we are. “They spring up like flowers and wither away; like...