Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: raindrops
Prettier in the Rain – Flowers at Point Defiance
Timing is everything. We’ve been to Point Defiance in Tacoma many times, but don’t always hit the right season to find the gardens in bloom. One year we did. There were Roses – I’m partial to the orange ones. There were Dahlias – I… Continue Reading “Prettier in the Rain – Flowers at Point Defiance”
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Now that it’s Summer ….
The rain has returned to the Great Northwest, in keeping with the tradition that summer only starts in Seattle after the 4th of July. Earlier this week it was sunny and blue for our walk on Ruston Way in Tacoma. But by yesterday afternoon,… Continue Reading “Now that it’s Summer ….”
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Looking for Red and Pink on a Green and Rainy Day
Monday, Monday and rain is falling here in the Pacific Northwest. Though I was looking for red and pink for this week’s Sunday Stills Challenge, I firstly found raindrops on green. Fortunately, the green was surrounded by red berries, and even the droplets contained… Continue Reading “Looking for Red and Pink on a Green and Rainy Day”
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Looking for Beauty on a Rainy Spring Day
It’s another rainy day in the Great Northwest and the natives are getting restless. The cats are confused, wanting out but not. Then going out and wanting in again, an endless cycle. “Is there nothing you can do?” Tiger asks. “Sorry, no,” I say… Continue Reading “Looking for Beauty on a Rainy Spring Day”
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Raindrops on Berries
There was finally a break in the rain and I went outside to practice using my new camera. Honestly, it’s a slow go. I’m thinking I’ll need to print out the entire 300 plus page manual to figure out even the most basic functions.… Continue Reading “Raindrops on Berries”
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Close Up on Raindrops
After a warm and dry spring the rain has returned to Seattle like an old friend and the raindrops were welcomed all over my garden. Captured by Lady’s Mantle Adorning Strawberries like Jewels Resting on Golden Spirea Inspired by Sunday Stills, Water in the… Continue Reading “Close Up on Raindrops”
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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”
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Raindrop Jewels
We’re cold and rainy for a few days here in the Pacific Northwest so I curbed my plans for today’s outdoor activities. Even so, I found the raindrops on our maple tree to be exquisite and wanted to share them with you. ~ Susanne
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