Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Nature
Surprised by Snow
Last week spring was here – maybe even summer – with blue skies, sunshine, and temperatures reaching 60 degrees. But this morning I woke to big, beautiful, sloppy snowflakes falling – winter’s last hurrah I guess. I love the snow, but there’s a time… Continue Reading “Surprised by Snow”
Finding Beauty in Rainy Day Walks
I pretty much have to. I’m from Seattle where rain – or the threat of rain – happens often, especially November through March. And while we only get an average of 38 inches a year – far less than many other U.S. cities –… Continue Reading “Finding Beauty in Rainy Day Walks”
An Iridescent Kind of Morning
Okay I borrowed the word from an Instagram challenge but I thought it fit this morning’s sunshine in the garden. Yes the bike is part of the garden. I had to laugh when I found it planted there by my husband a few years… Continue Reading “An Iridescent Kind of Morning”
Looking for White
For this week’s Sunday Stills Photo Challenge I went looking for white and found it.. in the clouds in the waves in the falls and of course, in the snow. ~ Susanne
Good Morning Moonshots
This morning I woke early – too, too, early – could it be the cats wanting out at 4:00 and back in again at 5:00? I made my coffee and went to my office and saw the moon shining through the window. I’m already… Continue Reading “Good Morning Moonshots”
Winter Walk into Spring at Lake Wilderness
The snow has come and gone, replaced by wind and rain. But yesterday there was a break in the weather and we headed to Lake Wilderness starting out at the Arboretum where bulbs were blooming and trees were budding. We took a path through… Continue Reading “Winter Walk into Spring at Lake Wilderness”
My favorite Little Backyard Birds
I love birds, all kinds of birds, especially those that visit my garden. The little chickadees live in the evergreens surrounding my home and I’m continually charmed as I listen to their call – chicka-dee-dee-dee. I don’t feed them as they seem to be… Continue Reading “My favorite Little Backyard Birds”
Me and My Sony at Point Defiance!
I told you last week of my camera woes, when the zoom and controls on my Sony RX10 froze up. I thought it was the end of my favorite camera but after I replaced the battery and SD card, and restored initial settings, it’s… Continue Reading “Me and My Sony at Point Defiance!”
The Promised Snow Has Finally Arrived
It started with a fury overnight – tiny flakes of ice blown sideways. It’s falling still – larger and softer – more gently but determined – blanketing everything in white. The hummingbirds waited patiently while I brought them fresh nectar; I’d forgotten to bring… Continue Reading “The Promised Snow Has Finally Arrived”
Blue Skies and Eagles before the Snow
Snow is in the forecast – promises promises. It only arrives when it’s unexpected. When I worked downtown this was always the case. The snow would begin to fall in the afternoon leaving the city surprised. We left work early and roads would be… Continue Reading “Blue Skies and Eagles before the Snow”
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