When I was in elementary school in Minnesota, many, many years ago, we used to paint cattails. They grew wild just about everywhere. Now you're not allowed to cut them, but I still appreciate them. Now that I'm living in Oregon, seeing all of these cattails bring back a little bit of that childhood. Maralee
Day 83 – Down by the River
After a week of snow and rain, the sun finally came out today. It was one of those days when the sky is incredibly blue with just a few beauty clouds to enhance it. I went down to an area of the river I haven't been in several years. People were out walking their dogs, …
Day 55 – Spring is Almost Here
Today was one of those late winter days that lets you know spring is right around the corner. It was gorgeous. Blue skies, warm temperatures. A prelude to what is to come. We went to a local park that we didn't know existed until a few days ago. The Deschutes River runs right through it …
Day 34 – The Shops at the Old Mill
Today was another one of those gorgeous days. I decided to take a walk through the Shops at the Old Mill and try to find something that you wouldn't normally take notice of. The Shops at the Old Mill are situated along the banks of the Deschutes River and is surrounded by the natural beauty …
