Why so Fluffy?

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, May 29, 2025 This photo doesn’t show much skill as a wildlife photographer since it is from the back. But it was fun to spot it in nearby woods. It is to my wife’s credit. She heard a commotion with...

Yard Visitor

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Darren Milam Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Let’s be very clear, I am not a bird photographer. If you are looking for professional bird images, you will need to review Tuesday installments, from our resident bird expert Robert Howson....

Tricolored Heron

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Robert Howson Tuesday, May 27, 2025 We humans are a fickle lot, letting the whims of the moment dictate what we happen to think is in vogue. In our quest for ever increasing status, we impose somewhat arbitrary guidelines which create a...

God’s Peace

Photo ©2016 and Commentary ©2025 by Chuck Davis Monday, May 26, 2025 The mix of granite boulders and alpine fir trees with Mt. Rainier at sunrise dispelled all memories of the arduous hike up Granite Mountain. A captivating landscape image is a blend of interesting...

Double Take

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, May 25, 2025 Was he guilty of soliciting? No. Loitering? No. He paused to pose for a few Private Property photos, but didn’t loiter or linger (or even litter, which the sign did not prohibit). Did he trespass? Yes,...

Invitation

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Sabbath, May 24, 2025 Friday afternoon of this week I was driving home from our local library, where I’d been working on this week’s sermon. I passed by a familiar neighborhood landmark – an old Shakey’s Pizza place which...