Category Archives: Nature

Little Girls and Puddles

Posted on March 8, 2016 by

“Boots or tennis shoes,” I asked. “Boots, Grand dad.  I might find some puddles,” Alice replied. It didn’t take long to find that puddle. Silly me, we live in Seattle. My focus was on Alice tripping lightly through the puddle. … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: The Many Grays of Puget Sound

Posted on April 2, 2015 by

If we can just slow down and sit and watch the early morning slide by, the many grays of Puget Sound emerge. The grays are in the clouds, and the water, and the seagulls that fly by. Enjoy the emergence … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Rainbows

Posted on October 4, 2013 by

We are blessed with a view of the Puget Sound looking at the kaleidoscope of colors that dance between water and sky minute by minute. Of particular joy are the rainbows that show up in the spring and fall. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Climbers in Yosemite

Posted on October 3, 2013 by

On a beautiful July day, we entered Yosemite National Park through the east entrance at Tioga Pass. I wanted to stop every 100 yards and capture photos of the amazing acts of nature from the the snow fed streams to … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: CanyonLands National Park

Posted on October 1, 2013 by

On this day of national shame no matter what your political persuasion as the government shuts down, I salute the National Parks which have given our family so much joy. The “google search image” celebrates our National Parks: “Google is … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Patterns Surround Me

Posted on September 28, 2013 by

My good friend and colleague David Socha introduced me to his habit of taking “patterns” photos. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. On my good days, I am on the hunt for interesting patterns. Here are a few of … Continue reading →

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Lifelet: Angels Landing and Walter’s Wiggles

Posted on September 27, 2013 by

We’d heard so much about Angels Landing from our daughter Elizabeth and her dissertation research professor, Paul Dassonville. We decided to spend a second day at Zion National Park in order to ascend what looked to be a comfortable hiking … Continue reading →

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