The last day of my 365 blog left me with mixed feelings. I felt a real sense of accomplishment in posting every day for 366 days. But I also felt a sense of loss. Maybe its just the uncertainty of what this blog will bring this year and not quite knowing where to go with …
Day 299 – New Coat of Snow
The skies cleared today and the mountains revealed themselves to show a new coat of snow. Although it was still quite chilly outside, I decided to combine my lunch break walk with my photos. It was mid-afternoon before I was able to get out and as it moved toward the west, the sun was starting …
Day 291 – A Perfect Fall Day
Today was one of those perfect autumn days . . . the air was crisp, the sky was a deep blue, and the only clouds in the sky were the remnants of jet trails crisscrossing high above. The recent cold weather and moisture resulted in a light dusting of snow on the mountains. I had …
Day 288 – “Delicious Autumn!”
Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. - George Eliot The weather has changed. The clouds have rolled in, the winds are blustery and leaves are littering the ground. Autumn is my favorite time of year. The …
Day 260 – In My “Backyard” Part II
The wildfire that has been burning here for the past week tripled in size Friday night and is now 16,000 acres (or 25 square miles). Some areas near the town of Sisters are on pre-evacuation notice. The wind changed direction, blowing the smoke right into Bend. All we had to do to get away from …
Through My Lens 