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. Â 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. Â 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. Â One of the best ski resorts in the region, Mt. Bachelor, is just 20 miles away. Â 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. Â 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. Â I had …
