Month: November 2017

The Grand Canyon

First of all, my apologies to the Grand Canyon. When I did a story a year ago on Favorite National Parks it didn’t even make my list!  (See that story here ) Boy was I wrong!  Honestly I’d only been to the Grand Canyon once… Continue Reading “The Grand Canyon”

All Grown Up

“Wow Benji,” I said. “How you’ve grown!  You’re an adult cat now. And so handsome!” “Aw thanks Sue,” he said. “But now that I’m here, I don’t really want to be grown up after all!  It’s a bit scary you know.” “Yes I know… Continue Reading “All Grown Up”

Transformation by a River

Having just returned from the Grand Canyon, it seemed fitting to present this rugged landscape, transformed by the river flowing through it, for this week’s photo challenge. Transformation More stories and pictures to come from the Land of the Sun, the beautiful state of… Continue Reading “Transformation by a River”

Postcard from Sedona

Spending Thanksgiving week in Arizona and will have much to say upon my return.  But until then, I hope you enjoy this postcard from Sedona where all is red and orange and gold. Susanne 

Can I Come?

“Please can I come, Sue?” “I won’t take up much room, see?!” ~  Benji

Seattle’s Seward Park, Rain or Shine

Perhaps we should have waited for dry weather before visiting this beautiful Seattle Park but after a few stormy days we needed to get out of the house.  And so, armed with rain gear and resolve we headed out to the west side of… Continue Reading “Seattle’s Seward Park, Rain or Shine”

Experimental Tree in Color

I have a favorite tree that I love to photograph during the winter when it is barren and craggy.  For this week’s photo challenge I decided to experiment with color and so present this tree to you in two shades. Aqua Arctic Experimental

After the Storm

We heard the wind howling in the night but woke to overcast skies and promising sunbreaks.  We thought we could beat the storm’s next wave and so headed out to Coulon Park for a morning walk.  We found everything windswept, clean and fresh, and… Continue Reading “After the Storm”

Tiger’s New Chair

This is Tiger and I appreciate how Sue takes care of me, even in the small things.  The problem was Benji.  (No surprise there.)  I was here first but when he moved in he took over all the best places to sleep.  Like the… Continue Reading “Tiger’s New Chair”

Temporary Morning Brilliance

“Susanne, are you awake? You’ve got to see this.” My husband the early riser had been out for his morning walk when the sun was starting to rise. I was awake and jumped out of bed hoping to capture that temporary morning glow before… Continue Reading “Temporary Morning Brilliance”