As I'm cruising down the byways I often see a fantastic scene out of the corner of my eye and I then have to turn around and go back to capture what I saw.
I was exploring the Sierra one day and passed this path that wonders up between some oak trees.
Driving home from a weekend camping trip somewhere I can't remember, I passed this little stream coming down the side of the hill.
Spent a day at my favorite beach with my friends and once the fog rolled in we left. I had driven past this trail for 6 years and never gave it a second look. Except that day and after I drove by I saw this in my side mirror.
Dawg is my co-pilot
"Cows"
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Thank you snoopy, for sharing them, they're precious.
As I'm cruising down the byways I often see a fantastic scene out of the corner of my eye and I then have to turn around and go back to capture what I saw.
I was exploring the Sierra one day and passed this path that wonders up between some oak trees.
Driving home from a weekend camping trip somewhere I can't remember, I passed this little stream coming down the side of the hill.
Spent a day at my favorite beach with my friends and once the fog rolled in we left. I had driven past this trail for 6 years and never gave it a second look. Except that day and after I drove by I saw this in my side mirror.
Did you have the flu or maybe had eaten some romaine lettuce? People have died from eating lettuce grown in Arizona for dawg's sake! There has been a weekly recall on dawg food and treats.
Captured in pictures. Thanks to all who contribute here.
My first day back at work after being stricken down with a terrible flu. Feeling a little melancholy today.
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I'm glad you are on the mend, and if it's any comfort I join you in a melancholic mood. Sometimes a good remedy is letting yourself flow with the melancholy.
Classical music can be so transcending. Thank you for sharing. I am reminded of an aria that can still bring tears to my eyes: Rusalka by Dvorak. Sung by the immortal Lucia Popp.
I'm glad you are on the mend, and if it's any comfort I join you in a melancholic mood. Sometimes a good remedy is letting yourself flow with the melancholy.
Classical music can be so transcending. Thank you for sharing. I am reminded of an aria that can still bring tears to my eyes: Rusalka by Dvorak. Sung by the immortal Lucia Popp.
Classical music can be so transcending. Thank you for sharing. I am reminded of an aria that can still bring tears to my eyes: Rusalka by Dvorak. Sung by the immortal Lucia Popp.
Still working the river and spending less time taking pictures.
Some of the creatures are getting to understand that a lime green kayak is not a threat.
A very flamboyant male Red Wing.
Invasive species. Mute Swan. Beautiful creature but nasty disposition.
Thanks for hosting janis
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I trust the river is working its magic on you at the same time ; ).
It won't be long before I can see the red wing blackbird again. I love that bird.
Still working the river and spending less time taking pictures.
Some of the creatures are getting to understand that a lime green kayak is not a threat.
A very flamboyant male Red Wing.
Invasive species. Mute Swan. Beautiful creature but nasty disposition.
Thanks for hosting janis
@janis b
is what surrounds us and we don't need pictures or words to describe.
It's easy to see both the black and the white with only the occasional color thrown in.
Life is good.
“The true magic is what surrounds us and we don't need pictures or words to describe.”
… “Life is good.” If we truly believe that, than it is. Thank you for your river meditation.
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is what surrounds us and we don't need pictures or words to describe.
It's easy to see both the black and the white with only the occasional color thrown in.
Life is good.
Are you canoeing as a beginner or have you done that for awhile? I want to get a paddle board and coast down some of the rivers here. I watched a family doing this and it looked like so much fun.
The bee is so vibrant. Just incredible photos of them. How much do you know about bees? When I was looking at the pussy willow tree the bees there collected piles of pollen on their sides. Not sure if they are designed to do that or if that's just where it collects. I could see their arms putting it there.
Thanks for Friday Photos tonight.
In honor of Riverlover.
Still working the river and spending less time taking pictures.
Some of the creatures are getting to understand that a lime green kayak is not a threat.
A very flamboyant male Red Wing.
Invasive species. Mute Swan. Beautiful creature but nasty disposition.
Thanks for hosting janis
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Are you canoeing as a beginner or have you done that for awhile? I want to get a paddle board and coast down some of the rivers here. I watched a family doing this and it looked like so much fun.
The bee is so vibrant. Just incredible photos of them. How much do you know about bees? When I was looking at the pussy willow tree the bees there collected piles of pollen on their sides. Not sure if they are designed to do that or if that's just where it collects. I could see their arms putting it there.
Are you canoeing as a beginner or have you done that for awhile?
I'm finding that age makes it better. No damned hurry.
The trick for me is to find the path that's hard to follow. I've hiked many miles but these days it's hard to find a path that you're allowed on or haven't seen.
Most water is free to navigate if you can find a way on.
Are you canoeing as a beginner or have you done that for awhile? I want to get a paddle board and coast down some of the rivers here. I watched a family doing this and it looked like so much fun.
The bee is so vibrant. Just incredible photos of them. How much do you know about bees? When I was looking at the pussy willow tree the bees there collected piles of pollen on their sides. Not sure if they are designed to do that or if that's just where it collects. I could see their arms putting it there.
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Are you canoeing as a beginner or have you done that for awhile? I want to get a paddle board and coast down some of the rivers here. I watched a family doing this and it looked like so much fun.
The bee is so vibrant. Just incredible photos of them. How much do you know about bees? When I was looking at the pussy willow tree the bees there collected piles of pollen on their sides. Not sure if they are designed to do that or if that's just where it collects. I could see their arms putting it there.
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I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
The beauty of North Carolina is sublime. My travels through Western NC are among my most memorable ones. They were experienced on my way across the country after I left Kauai. It's abundant lushness was immediately reflective of the place I had left. The other side of the state was almost equally as satisfying to me. I'm glad you took the opportunity to make the trip. It's those experiences that nourish us. Thank you for your photo.
lovely photos! i like that steaming flax especially.
here's a cellphone photo that i took last week of the yadkin river valley from the skyline drive near boone, north carolina.
Many of the migrating birds have returned; I saw my first-of-year oriole the other day, but didn't get a photo of him. I put orange halves out though, as we usually have a pair nesting here.
I heard about an osprey nest on a cell tower close to my work, so I had to go check it out. They've been there several years apparently; the cell company keeps taking the nest down but they just keep coming back and rebuilding it. I say leave them be! Such handsome birds.
This is my favorite photo from this week: first-of-year yellow warbler. I got stupidly lucky with this one--it was the only photo I got of him.
And a few others I didn't have photos of yet:
Swainson's thrush
Cooper's hawk
horned grebe
We have lots of grackles and red-winged blackbirds around now; a few red-winged blackbirds even come to the bird feeders. Hubby and I built a new bird feeding station today in the backyard (I'll share a photo when it's completely done), and one of the red-winged blackbirds kept yelling at us because we were disrupting his eating!
For Riverlover, here's a photo of when the river I used to live by flooded several years ago:
The sounds of Spring brought to you by Warblers and Thrushes must be wonderful.
Cheers
Many of the migrating birds have returned; I saw my first-of-year oriole the other day, but didn't get a photo of him. I put orange halves out though, as we usually have a pair nesting here.
I heard about an osprey nest on a cell tower close to my work, so I had to go check it out. They've been there several years apparently; the cell company keeps taking the nest down but they just keep coming back and rebuilding it. I say leave them be! Such handsome birds.
This is my favorite photo from this week: first-of-year yellow warbler. I got stupidly lucky with this one--it was the only photo I got of him.
And a few others I didn't have photos of yet:
Swainson's thrush
Cooper's hawk
horned grebe
We have lots of grackles and red-winged blackbirds around now; a few red-winged blackbirds even come to the bird feeders. Hubby and I built a new bird feeding station today in the backyard (I'll share a photo when it's completely done), and one of the red-winged blackbirds kept yelling at us because we were disrupting his eating!
For Riverlover, here's a photo of when the river I used to live by flooded several years ago:
Thinkin' about Riverlover... I put a couple river pics over on 'her' thread just a few moments ago... don't want to duplicate, so here is some blue stuff...
Blue Grosbeak
Ceranus Blue
Indigo Bunting
Blue-ringed Dancer (damselfly)
Lazuli Bunting
Red-spotted Purple (an Admiral)
RIP Riverlover
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Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
Thinkin' about Riverlover... I put a couple river pics over on 'her' thread just a few moments ago... don't want to duplicate, so here is some blue stuff...
forward to Friday Photography OTs again. Want to thank all of our wonderful C99P photographers for so graciously sharing their excellent work with us!
Had something to post, but I'm having a difficult time trying to do it--I think due to scripts--so I'll post it next week. (Be glad when I can dump this laptop!)
For now, if I can get it to upload, I'll post a photo of a beautiful and peaceful-looking green space from my old school in Mexico--in memory of 'RL.' I'm really sorry to hear about her passing, and hope that her little terrier (Cairn ?) has/will find a good home.
La Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Hey, Everyone have a wonderful weekend!
Mollie
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I am smiling at your presence here again. I've missed you.
forward to Friday Photography OTs again. Want to thank all of our wonderful C99P photographers for so graciously sharing their excellent work with us!
Had something to post, but I'm having a difficult time trying to do it--I think due to scripts--so I'll post it next week. (Be glad when I can dump this laptop!)
For now, if I can get it to upload, I'll post a photo of a beautiful and peaceful-looking green space from my old school in Mexico--in memory of 'RL.' I'm really sorry to hear about her passing, and hope that her little terrier (Cairn ?) has/will find a good home.
La Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
forward to Friday Photography OTs again. Want to thank all of our wonderful C99P photographers for so graciously sharing their excellent work with us!
Had something to post, but I'm having a difficult time trying to do it--I think due to scripts--so I'll post it next week. (Be glad when I can dump this laptop!)
For now, if I can get it to upload, I'll post a photo of a beautiful and peaceful-looking green space from my old school in Mexico--in memory of 'RL.' I'm really sorry to hear about her passing, and hope that her little terrier (Cairn ?) has/will find a good home.
La Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Hey, Everyone have a wonderful weekend!
Mollie
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to the community of friends you talk to online, separates us from each other and reality. I dream of another 'internet' structure, where anonymity wouldn't be necessary to be protected from abuse by the powers to be and the community of non-friends.
I was tempted to get back into facebook, but then I left it outside of my life again. To me it's like working 'inside' the system (ie accepting to use the platform, which abuses us, to fight against it) or 'outside' the system. Similarly to the political fights from outside or from the inside. Just me and my two cents.
I’ll dream of a new kind of structure along with you.
For now, the only hug possible …

#11.2.1
to the community of friends you talk to online, separates us from each other and reality. I dream of another 'internet' structure, where anonymity wouldn't be necessary to be protected from abuse by the powers to be and the community of non-friends.
I was tempted to get back into facebook, but then I left it outside of my life again. To me it's like working 'inside' the system (ie accepting to use the platform, which abuses us, to fight against it) or 'outside' the system. Similarly to the political fights from outside or from the inside. Just me and my two cents.
Riley looks more like a Lakeland or an Airedale Terrier, than a Cairn. (I must have misremembered.) At any rate, hope a family member took Riley, or has placed him/her in a good home.
Agree with Janis' sentiments. Also, I bet RL would have appreciated you posting Riley's photo (here).
My first memory of 'RL' was when she dropped by EB the same day that she'd had to have another dog euthanized--a couple years ago, IIRC.
She will be missed.
Mollie
"In a world where you can be anything--be kind."~~Author Unknown
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hi there, nice to see ya. Here is Molly in a canoe on the Russian River.
Late '70s, West of Monte Rio
That's my dad in the rowboat, and my cousin and his wife in the canoe, and Molly. Different spelling of names but she was great too! Mollies are great. I'm looking forward to your retirement posts, I think? lol
My cousin turned himself in to a pretty good lawyer, and so Gray Davis appointed him to be a judge. He knows his CEQA stuff, so good luck loggers! Just kidding, but not really. Whatever he decides is going to be the right decision per the law, that's what good judges do, in my view. Disputed Gualala logging plan earns second approval from state
About 17 percent of the intended logging was completed before Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Rene Chouteau suspended the work in September 2016 so he could consider a legal challenge filed by Friends of the Gualala River, Forests Unlimited and other nonprofit organizations.
In early 2017, Chouteau ruled the plan was deficient in analyzing impacts of past and pending plans to cut timber in the area, and sent it back to Cal Fire for revisions needed to bring it into compliance.
The revised plan includes additional information about past and future logging foreseen by both GRT and other timber operators. It also excludes two previously proposed harvest sites on a portion of riverfront subject to special treatment because of its designation as a state wild and scenic river, according to Cal Fire. The overall harvest area has declined from 402 acres to 342 acres.
Let's just "decline the harvest area" to zero why not. That's what I'd do. heh
it's a forest not a crop
forward to Friday Photography OTs again. Want to thank all of our wonderful C99P photographers for so graciously sharing their excellent work with us!
Had something to post, but I'm having a difficult time trying to do it--I think due to scripts--so I'll post it next week. (Be glad when I can dump this laptop!)
For now, if I can get it to upload, I'll post a photo of a beautiful and peaceful-looking green space from my old school in Mexico--in memory of 'RL.' I'm really sorry to hear about her passing, and hope that her little terrier (Cairn ?) has/will find a good home.
La Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Very much appreciate your kind words. And thanks for posting the photo of 'your' Molly--she was a cutie. We've had a doggie Mollie, as well, our Miniature Schnauzer who lived to ripe old age of 16, just a bit short of the record of 17-1/2 years for our furbabies. (BTW, you have a lot of very interesting somewhat older/vintage photos which I always enjoy seeing.)
And 'thanks' for putting your transcription skills to such good use--I know exactly what Laura meant (about Alaskans). Perhaps it's because of the adverse, if not very dangerous weather elements (at times), but folks in Alaska are generally very warm, helpful, and non-discriminatory. After all, what kind of person would stop and ask someone which political Party they belong it, before deciding to help them, if they found them stranded on the side of the road at -65, or colder. That's one of many reasons that we absolutely loved living there.
I intend to capitalize on all the hullabaloo about RMDL Ronny Jackson's failed nomination to try to hold lawmakers accountable for receiving excellent single-payer-type healthcare through the OAP--The Office of Attending Physician, which makes healthcare available to the 535 members of Congress and SCOTUS. (Considering it's similar to Jackson's old office in the White House Medical Unit.)
Especially, since the care is practically free--the cost is only $600 plus change per annum. No deductibles. No co-pays. No cost sharing--period. Whew!
Heck, I'm even considering directly confronting lawmakers and the Administration on Twitter--for what good it would do!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend . . .
Mollie
"In a world where you can be anything--be kind."~~Author Unknown
"Every time I lose a dog, he takes a piece of my heart. Every new dog gifts me with a piece of his. Someday, my heart will be total dog, and maybe then I will be just as generous, loving, and forgiving." ~~Author Unknown
#11 hi there, nice to see ya. Here is Molly in a canoe on the Russian River.
Late '70s, West of Monte Rio
That's my dad in the rowboat, and my cousin and his wife in the canoe, and Molly. Different spelling of names but she was great too! Mollies are great. I'm looking forward to your retirement posts, I think? lol
My cousin turned himself in to a pretty good lawyer, and so Gray Davis appointed him to be a judge. He knows his CEQA stuff, so good luck loggers! Just kidding, but not really. Whatever he decides is going to be the right decision per the law, that's what good judges do, in my view. Disputed Gualala logging plan earns second approval from state
About 17 percent of the intended logging was completed before Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Rene Chouteau suspended the work in September 2016 so he could consider a legal challenge filed by Friends of the Gualala River, Forests Unlimited and other nonprofit organizations.
In early 2017, Chouteau ruled the plan was deficient in analyzing impacts of past and pending plans to cut timber in the area, and sent it back to Cal Fire for revisions needed to bring it into compliance.
The revised plan includes additional information about past and future logging foreseen by both GRT and other timber operators. It also excludes two previously proposed harvest sites on a portion of riverfront subject to special treatment because of its designation as a state wild and scenic river, according to Cal Fire. The overall harvest area has declined from 402 acres to 342 acres.
Let's just "decline the harvest area" to zero why not. That's what I'd do. heh
it's a forest not a crop
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Here is another I took yesterday morning after reading the news about riverlover. The one I posted yesterday was facing north, this one looks south.
Russian River May 4th 2018
Amazing how different in each direction, and how quickly the light changes with the breaking of day. Thanks eyo.
Here is another I took yesterday morning after reading the news about riverlover. The one I posted yesterday was facing north, this one looks south.
Russian River May 4th 2018
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Oops, just published after you. Anyhoo...
Snow just a couple of weeks ago, and now we're basking in 70's. Spring passed us by.
And we need rain....
So some rain from last year:
Here's one for RiverLover: The Minnehaha, wending her way to the Mississippi:
Fred's complaining about the lack of paper bags to jump into, so off to the grocery store it is.
Gëzuar!!
from a reasonably stable genius.
Thanks Bollox
Say hi to Fred from me, and enjoy the warmth.
Turn around and go back photography
As I'm cruising down the byways I often see a fantastic scene out of the corner of my eye and I then have to turn around and go back to capture what I saw.
I was exploring the Sierra one day and passed this path that wonders up between some oak trees.
Driving home from a weekend camping trip somewhere I can't remember, I passed this little stream coming down the side of the hill.
Spent a day at my favorite beach with my friends and once the fog rolled in we left. I had driven past this trail for 6 years and never gave it a second look. Except that day and after I drove by I saw this in my side mirror.
Dawg is my co-pilot
"Cows"
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Those are some beautiful moments you glimpsed.
Thank you snoopy, for sharing them, they're precious.
Then there's the ones I couldn't go back for
Often times the area I'm driving through is very bland, but even then there is a way to find the beauty.
Love your imagination for your photos. I take the first one was from cooking? Second looking out your window?
Thanks for hosting tonight.
On second thought, the flax was steaming because of the moisture and heat, right? Cooking? ' Doh!
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The night was very clear and cold.
The first sunlight striking the leaves creates the magic ... sort of like steaming something delicious in the pot.
For Riverlover
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Beautiful moments
Captured in pictures. Thanks to all who contribute here.
My first day back at work after being stricken down with a terrible flu. Feeling a little melancholy today.
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Good to hear you're feeling better
Did you have the flu or maybe had eaten some romaine lettuce? People have died from eating lettuce grown in Arizona for dawg's sake! There has been a weekly recall on dawg food and treats.
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
Thank you, zoe
I'm glad you are on the mend, and if it's any comfort I join you in a melancholic mood. Sometimes a good remedy is letting yourself flow with the melancholy.
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Letting it flow
How did you know I love sad music?
Classical music can be so transcending. Thank you for sharing. I am reminded of an aria that can still bring tears to my eyes: Rusalka by Dvorak. Sung by the immortal Lucia Popp.
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There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
Why am I not surprised ; )
Thank you zoe, for the tears.
Maybe because it takes one
to know one.
I had a feeling about you
And I was right. Nice to have another member of the club.
There is always Music amongst the trees in the Garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to hear it. ~ Minnie Aumonier
I am happy to share a place
with you and others whose tears flow freely from joy and sadness.
Sweet pics as always everybody.
Still working the river and spending less time taking pictures.
Some of the creatures are getting to understand that a lime green kayak is not a threat.
A very flamboyant male Red Wing.
Invasive species. Mute Swan. Beautiful creature but nasty disposition.
Thanks for hosting janis
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
You're welcome Pricknick
I trust the river is working its magic on you at the same time ; ).
It won't be long before I can see the red wing blackbird again. I love that bird.
The true magic
is what surrounds us and we don't need pictures or words to describe.
It's easy to see both the black and the white with only the occasional color thrown in.
Life is good.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
A very pure feeling …
“The true magic is what surrounds us and we don't need pictures or words to describe.”
… “Life is good.” If we truly believe that, than it is. Thank you for your river meditation.
Evening, Janis
Thanks for Friday Photos tonight.
In honor of Riverlover.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Absolutely beautiful social.
riverlover would have loved them for their beauty and fascinating detail. They are so revealing, thank you.
Thank you, Janis.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
On the river
Are you canoeing as a beginner or have you done that for awhile? I want to get a paddle board and coast down some of the rivers here. I watched a family doing this and it looked like so much fun.
The bee is so vibrant. Just incredible photos of them. How much do you know about bees? When I was looking at the pussy willow tree the bees there collected piles of pollen on their sides. Not sure if they are designed to do that or if that's just where it collects. I could see their arms putting it there.
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
Coasting down the river on a paddle boat sounds divine.
I enjoy the sense of place that your questions/reflections instil. I will ask my bee-keeper neighbour, and let you know.
If you have a question look it up
Bees collect pollen in pollen sacks and then they take it back to their hives where they make honey. How incredible is this?
End stage of the pussy willow buds. The trees are now full of leaves like any other tree.
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Most of my life and I'm still a beginner.
I'm finding that age makes it better. No damned hurry.
The trick for me is to find the path that's hard to follow. I've hiked many miles but these days it's hard to find a path that you're allowed on or haven't seen.
Most water is free to navigate if you can find a way on.
Regardless of the path in life I chose, I realize it's always forward, never straight.
Thank you, Snoopy
I must confess, I don't know that much about bees.
I woke up this morning determined to drink less, eat right, and exercise.
But that was four hours ago when I was younger and full of hope.
Thanks to all who posted picts
and a special thanks to those who mentioned RiverLover. My heart is heavy
and your picture tributes to her made things better. Thank you for that. 
Compensated Spokes Model for Big Poor.
Thank you sailor, for saying how you feel.
It brings tears.
evening janis...
lovely photos! i like that steaming flax especially.
here's a cellphone photo that i took last week of the yadkin river valley from the skyline drive near boone, north carolina.
Evening joe
The beauty of North Carolina is sublime. My travels through Western NC are among my most memorable ones. They were experienced on my way across the country after I left Kauai. It's abundant lushness was immediately reflective of the place I had left. The other side of the state was almost equally as satisfying to me. I'm glad you took the opportunity to make the trip. It's those experiences that nourish us. Thank you for your photo.
Evening Janis, everyone
Many of the migrating birds have returned; I saw my first-of-year oriole the other day, but didn't get a photo of him. I put orange halves out though, as we usually have a pair nesting here.
I heard about an osprey nest on a cell tower close to my work, so I had to go check it out. They've been there several years apparently; the cell company keeps taking the nest down but they just keep coming back and rebuilding it. I say leave them be! Such handsome birds.
This is my favorite photo from this week: first-of-year yellow warbler. I got stupidly lucky with this one--it was the only photo I got of him.
And a few others I didn't have photos of yet:
Swainson's thrush
Cooper's hawk
horned grebe
We have lots of grackles and red-winged blackbirds around now; a few red-winged blackbirds even come to the bird feeders. Hubby and I built a new bird feeding station today in the backyard (I'll share a photo when it's completely done), and one of the red-winged blackbirds kept yelling at us because we were disrupting his eating!
For Riverlover, here's a photo of when the river I used to live by flooded several years ago:
Cheers all; gotta be up early for work tomorrow.
This shit is bananas.
Hi Daenerys
The sounds of Spring brought to you by Warblers and Thrushes must be wonderful.
Cheers
I got the blues
Thinkin' about Riverlover... I put a couple river pics over on 'her' thread just a few moments ago... don't want to duplicate, so here is some blue stuff...
Blue Grosbeak
Ceranus Blue
Indigo Bunting
Blue-ringed Dancer (damselfly)
Lazuli Bunting
Red-spotted Purple (an Admiral)
RIP Riverlover
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
both - Albert Einstein
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand
everything."
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Hey, thanks for hosting this evening, Janis! Looking
forward to Friday Photography OTs again. Want to thank all of our wonderful C99P photographers for so graciously sharing their excellent work with us!
Had something to post, but I'm having a difficult time trying to do it--I think due to scripts--so I'll post it next week. (Be glad when I can dump this laptop!)
For now, if I can get it to upload, I'll post a photo of a beautiful and peaceful-looking green space from my old school in Mexico--in memory of 'RL.' I'm really sorry to hear about her passing, and hope that her little terrier (Cairn ?) has/will find a good home.
La Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Hey, Everyone have a wonderful weekend!
Mollie
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Thank you Mollie, for your photo.
It looks to me like the entrance to heaven.
I am smiling at your presence here again. I've missed you.
You're welcome, Janis. It does, doesn't it (look like
the entrance to heaven).
Thank you, and back atcha!
Mollie
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Riverlover's Facebook page and her little dawg Riley
LaChien posted her FB link in the RL essay and I snapped a photo of her dawg Riley in case you're interested, Mollie.
Riverlover's Facebook page
Riley
Which AIPAC/MIC/pharma/bank bought politician are you going to vote for? Don’t be surprised when nothing changes.
Thank you for that photo of Riley, snoopy
Somehow, it brings riverlover closer.
yes, and being an anonymous faceless person
to the community of friends you talk to online, separates us from each other and reality. I dream of another 'internet' structure, where anonymity wouldn't be necessary to be protected from abuse by the powers to be and the community of non-friends.
I was tempted to get back into facebook, but then I left it outside of my life again. To me it's like working 'inside' the system (ie accepting to use the platform, which abuses us, to fight against it) or 'outside' the system. Similarly to the political fights from outside or from the inside. Just me and my two cents.
https://www.euronews.com/
I agree mimi, anonymity sucks in relation
to real life possibility.
I’ll dream of a new kind of structure along with you.
For now, the only hug possible …

Hi, SD--thanks! Well, was I way off--
Riley looks more like a Lakeland or an Airedale Terrier, than a Cairn.
(I must have misremembered.) At any rate, hope a family member took Riley, or has placed him/her in a good home.
Agree with Janis' sentiments. Also, I bet RL would have appreciated you posting Riley's photo (here).
My first memory of 'RL' was when she dropped by EB the same day that she'd had to have another dog euthanized--a couple years ago, IIRC.
She will be missed.
Mollie
"In a world where you can be anything--be kind."~~Author Unknown
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Dog in a canoe
hi there, nice to see ya. Here is Molly in a canoe on the Russian River.
Late '70s, West of Monte Rio
That's my dad in the rowboat, and my cousin and his wife in the canoe, and Molly. Different spelling of names but she was great too! Mollies are great. I'm looking forward to your retirement posts, I think? lol
My cousin turned himself in to a pretty good lawyer, and so Gray Davis appointed him to be a judge. He knows his CEQA stuff, so good luck loggers! Just kidding, but not really. Whatever he decides is going to be the right decision per the law, that's what good judges do, in my view.
Disputed Gualala logging plan earns second approval from state
Let's just "decline the harvest area" to zero why not. That's what I'd do. heh
it's a forest not a crop
Hi, yourself, Eyo--it's great to see you
again!
Very much appreciate your kind words. And thanks for posting the photo of 'your' Molly--she was a cutie. We've had a doggie Mollie, as well, our Miniature Schnauzer who lived to ripe old age of 16, just a bit short of the record of 17-1/2 years for our furbabies. (BTW, you have a lot of very interesting somewhat older/vintage photos which I always enjoy seeing.)
And 'thanks' for putting your transcription skills to such good use--I know exactly what Laura meant (about Alaskans). Perhaps it's because of the adverse, if not very dangerous weather elements (at times), but folks in Alaska are generally very warm, helpful, and non-discriminatory. After all, what kind of person would stop and ask someone which political Party they belong it, before deciding to help them, if they found them stranded on the side of the road at -65, or colder. That's one of many reasons that we absolutely loved living there.
I intend to capitalize on all the hullabaloo about RMDL Ronny Jackson's failed nomination to try to hold lawmakers accountable for receiving excellent single-payer-type healthcare through the OAP--The Office of Attending Physician, which makes healthcare available to the 535 members of Congress and SCOTUS. (Considering it's similar to Jackson's old office in the White House Medical Unit.)
Especially, since the care is practically free--the cost is only $600 plus change per annum. No deductibles. No co-pays. No cost sharing--period. Whew!
Heck, I'm even considering directly confronting lawmakers and the Administration on Twitter--for what good it would do!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend . . .
Mollie
"In a world where you can be anything--be kind."~~Author Unknown
"Every time I lose a dog, he takes a piece of my heart. Every new dog gifts me with a piece of his. Someday, my heart will be total dog, and maybe then I will be just as generous, loving, and forgiving."
~~Author Unknown
Everyone thinks they have the best dog, and none of them are wrong.
Now I am crying again, your contributions are so wonderful
each Friday night this is the place I run to for to be rescued from myself. (I just woke up over here). Thank you so much for your art and spirit.
https://www.euronews.com/
You are so welcome mimi
Russian River looking south
Here is another I took yesterday morning after reading the news about riverlover. The one I posted yesterday was facing north, this one looks south.
Russian River May 4th 2018
peace be the journey
Beautiful, both.
Amazing how different in each direction, and how quickly the light changes with the breaking of day. Thanks eyo.
Willits old buck
Black tailed buck in the meadow
Doing his thing in the buckbrush
rut rut
"Buckbrush" is a Ceanothus that will poke you do death if you let it. We always pronounced it with a ph in the front. lol
Love this beautiful photo essay
Every week. So lovely. Appreciate all those dedicated to RiverLover too.
Marilyn
"Make dirt, not war." eyo
Thank you Marilyn
for your appreciation of friday photography, and all other forms of what sustains life.
A beautiful tribute to riverlover.
Thank you.
Thank you smiley