Treasures

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Maylan Schurch Friday, July 11, 2025 In a parking lot a couple of Sundays ago, and I don’t remember where, I caught sight of the above car’s rear window. Whoever owns or has charge of this car evidently loves all these synthetic beasts,...

Learning to Paddle

Photo ©2025 by Amber Jurgensen Commentary ©2025 by Russell Jurgensen Thursday, July 10, 2025 We heard good things about paddle boards and decided to give it a try. Here is a picture of me on the left trying my best not to fall into the drink. My wife graciously...

Sunshine No Matter What

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Darren Milam Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Living in the Pacific Northwest, especially during the winter months, can be a challenge. A challenge when it comes to getting enough sunshine at least. Being outdoors, in sunshine, allows your skin to...

The Most Important Things

Photo ©2011 and Commentary ©2025 by Chuck Davis Monday, July 7, 2025 Getting sunrise photos of Mt. Rainier from “Reflection Lake” meant getting up early and a long drive in the dark. Landscape photographers place a high value on the quality of light. The “Golden Hour”...

Belonging

Photo and Commentary ©2025 by Shelley Schurch Sunday, July 6, 2025 My first thought as we almost stumbled upon this seashell was, “What are you doing here? You don’t belong here!” “Here” was the middle of a neighborhood sidewalk, far from the seashore, with no other...