Yesterday I noticed a flowering plant in my herb garden and at first glance didn't know what it was. Â Today I looked closer and found that it is my mint that is flowering. Â I don't think I've ever seen such a big flower on a mint plant before. Our crab apples are starting to grow …
Day 233 – Almost 2/3 of the Way :-)
Today we are almost 2/3 of the way through this year's photo challenge. Â I have found throughout this project that some days it is easy to get inspiration and take photos, other days very difficult. Â Sometime time is a factor. Â When you're working full-time, other, more pressing things can get in the way. Today is …
Day 231 – Miscellaneous
The immediate threat of wildfire has passed although conditions are ripe for one to pop up at any time. Â The thunderstorms that were predicted didn't happen - at least not right here. Â We had a few drops of rain this morning, but it wasn't even enough to make the sidewalks wet. Â But clear skies reappeared …
Day 230 – Too Close to Home
As I have been posting lately, it has been very hot and dry here the past few weeks. Â We have a threat of thunderstorms for the next couple of days and the Governor has declared a State of Emergency for the state of Oregon because of the wildfire threat. When we went out for our …
Day 229 – Another Flowery Day
It has been very hot here lately. Â We have wildfires north and south so no matter which way the wind is blowing, we have smoke in the air. Â I have a number of allergies and all of this smoke, plus weed pollen and dry air has been affecting my breathing. Â Needless-to-say, I tend not to …
