Today is National Walking Day. As a heart attack survivor, I am acutely aware of how important physical exercise is to maintain good health. I hope you join people across the country and make time for a brisk, 30 minute walk. National Walking Day is a time for all of us to take a step toward active …
Pilot Butte with Point-and-Shoot
I try to carry a camera with me wherever I go. Sometimes I just take my little point-and-shoot . . . especially when I'm just out for my daily walk. This week we had some badly needed rain and the cloud formations were wonderful. And since it's starting to warm up, a friend and I …
Bend in Winter . . . Part I
Bend is a wonderful place to be in winter - especially if you love the winter sports. One of the best ski resorts in the region, Mt. Bachelor, is just 20 miles away. There are numerous snow parks in the area where you can snowshoe, cross-country ski and snowmobile. This photo was taken …
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 …
