Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Nature
Fall’s Early Twilight
I went outside after sunset last night and saw the moon surrounded by lavender and violet. It was only 5:00 p.m. By 5:15 the colors moved west settling behind nearby trees, before disappearing from view. I love early fall sunsets but not the early… Continue Reading “Fall’s Early Twilight”
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Windshield Art and Shaved Ice
As I pulled out of my driveway I noticed the leaves on my windshield. Windshield art I thought. I stopped by the park at the end of my street where one of the tree tops was a symphony of color. Hawaiian shaved ice I… Continue Reading “Windshield Art and Shaved Ice”
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Stalking the Hummingbirds
They don’t seem to mind. I hide behind a nearby tree and wait for them to appear. Sometimes I wait in vain and when I return to the house they come and feed. So who’s watching who? Occasionally they indulge my passion – as… Continue Reading “Stalking the Hummingbirds”
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The Fall Colors of Coulon
Fall is in full swing in the Pacific Northwest so I went to see the show at Coulon Park where the trees are alive with color. I thought you’d enjoy seeing them too! Still sorting through my photos and will bring you my first… Continue Reading “The Fall Colors of Coulon”
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Bicycling the Back Roads of Mt Rainier National Park
I don’t know how many times I’ve been to Mt. Rainier but this was definitely a first. Last weekend we drove to the remote northwest corner of the National Park to bicycle the old Carbon River Road. It had been washed out back in… Continue Reading “Bicycling the Back Roads of Mt Rainier National Park”
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Paradise in Bloom, Nisqually Glacier and Christine Falls!
Everybody knows that August is the best time to visit Paradise to see the wildflowers in bloom but somehow I always miss it We usually visit early in the season, as soon as the roads are passable; here’s what it looked like in… Continue Reading “Paradise in Bloom, Nisqually Glacier and Christine Falls!”
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Pink Sunset
After looking for Pink yesterday I realized how hard it is to find – at least at my house. Even in my garden – except for the dahlias – pink was in short supply. I guess I could have waited for last night’s sunset… Continue Reading “Pink Sunset”
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Under a Weeping Willow
I rested under a weeping willow. Its trunk was thick and twisted its leaves swayed in the breeze on supple branches upheld by stronger limbs above twisted too and content to be hidden. For A Photo a Week Challenge – Twisted. ~ Susanne
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Reflections on the Cedar River
Last week we took a walk on the Cedar River Trail. It had rained the night before and heavy clouds remained overhead. But the river was still and placid, reflecting the loveliness nearby. For Sunday Still’s, Stillness. ~ Susanne
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My Little Backyard Chickadees
In the heat of the day I turned on the stream and sat under the shade of the Douglas Firs. It wasn’t long before I heard the chickadees calling to one another, flying overhead, finally daring to stop by the precious flowing water. We… Continue Reading “My Little Backyard Chickadees”
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