The world as I see it
I came across this maple tree that has completely changed to its fall colors. Way too early - we usually don't get fall colors until later in October. But this tree is a bit of an anomaly - it is the only one in the park that has changed color. If you notice in the …
The red-winged blackbirds were very active down by the river this week. They have a very distinct call and it was fun listening to them call back and forth to each other. They seem to spend a lot of time among the cattails in the river. And the ducks are always frolicking in the river. …
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
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 …
