Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Nature
The Best Day of the Week for a Walk
It was today, because of the weather. So we headed south to the Pancake House for a late breakfast (I had crepes, yum) then on to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park for a walk on the Green River. Cold but not yet freezing, light rain, but… Continue Reading “The Best Day of the Week for a Walk”
A Thanksgiving Wish for You
Last weekend, my husband and I shared a wonderful Thanksgiving buffet with my mom at her residence. Along with more exotic offerings were the traditional favorites: turkey that melted in your mouth, perfect stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes, assorted salads and after… Continue Reading “A Thanksgiving Wish for You”
Wonderful World of Color – From the West to the East!
So much color to be found across these United States of America and I’m not done sharing it yet! You’ve already seen some images from my favorite local park in Renton, Washington. The entrance to Gene Coulon Park is lined with maple trees that… Continue Reading “Wonderful World of Color – From the West to the East!”
Transformation of the Ginkgo Tree!
Yesterday I took a walk in the rain on the Cedar River Trail to see one of my favorite trees in glory – the Ginkgo Biloba. It wasn’t hard to spot – it lit up the rainy path like a burst of sunshine! And… Continue Reading “Transformation of the Ginkgo Tree!”
I Brake for the Leaves of Autumn!
Well, I’d like to, though I admit it’s not always possible! A major road near my house is lined with gold – gold! – the leaves on the trees form a canopy above and cast a glow below. How often I wished I could… Continue Reading “I Brake for the Leaves of Autumn!”
What do you see in the Clouds?
I see skies of blue, trees of green … sung by Jimmy Durante! What do you see? For (mostly) #Wordless Wednesday ~ Susanne
Life is Better in Color – On the Snoqualmie River
Last weekend on a cold and crisp, clear, sunny day, we headed east to visit the small towns and parks that surround the Snoqualmie River and Falls. In my last post, I drained the color from the landscape and the scenery became almost frightful,… Continue Reading “Life is Better in Color – On the Snoqualmie River”
Cruise to Alaska, First Stop Ketchikan -Spawning Salmon and Feeding Whales!
We left Seattle on day 1 and spent the next day and a half enjoying the amenities on the ship, before arriving at our first port, Ketchikan. I didn’t schedule any shore excursions as we knew from our previous trip (this is our second… Continue Reading “Cruise to Alaska, First Stop Ketchikan -Spawning Salmon and Feeding Whales!”
Little Garden Spider
I am a little spider I mean no harm to you I’m here to help your garden and eat some bugs it’s true. So please do not disturb me or notify my prey Just take your shot and I’ll ignore you till you go… Continue Reading “Little Garden Spider”
Small Ones in the Garden
My little chickadees stopping by for a drink tiny feet gripping little wink of the eye. Tiny lavender blossoms bees on their way to work cool morning shift hot sun in the late afternoon. The best things in the garden are #Small. ~ Susanne
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