Tag: Sunday Stills

What makes a Teardrop Fall?

The droplets clung to the berries as I waited for them – no, willed them – to fall. But they hung on. Tenaciously. Effortlessly. Waiting till no one was watching. Just like tears. Waxing poetic for Sunday Stills, Red and Green. ~ Susanne

A Peaceful Sunset over Lake Crescent

One of my favorite places in the world is Olympic National Park in my home state of Washington. And one of my favorite places to visit in the park is Lake Crescent. We spent a few days there last summer and had dinner one… Continue Reading “A Peaceful Sunset over Lake Crescent”

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”

Hiking Among the Stumps at Rattlesnake Lake

I come from the Evergreen State which means there are lots of trees everywhere. It also means lots of brown and sometimes lots of stumps! We visited Rattlesnake Lake last month and found giant stumps lining the shore. Rattlesnake Lake is spring-fed by the… Continue Reading “Hiking Among the Stumps at Rattlesnake Lake”

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!”

Making the Ordinary Frightful

Yesterday we enjoyed visiting the small towns that dot the mountains and valleys just east of here, on a crisp, cold and beautiful fall day. But I couldn’t help but notice some of the same scenes were almost frightful when drained of their color.… Continue Reading “Making the Ordinary Frightful”

Benji in the Funny Pages

I’ve had many cats in my day, and all were unique and wonderful. But none made me laugh like Benji so I’m happy to share him for this week’s Sunday Stills, #Funny Pages. Benji and the Mystery Cat Scaredy Cat Invasion of the Cat… Continue Reading “Benji in the Funny Pages”

What is Metallic and Black?

Cars, of course! And old ones at that. It was Henry Ford who remarked that his new Model T could be ‘any color as long as it’s black.’ Though it’s never been my choice of color for a car, it looks good on the… Continue Reading “What is Metallic and Black?”

Textures of Fall

I went to Coulon Park for another look at the trees and found the colors brighter and more nuanced than before, the fallen leaves making a soggy carpet on the ground. I visited the Cedar River and saw salmon fighting against the current, returning… Continue Reading “Textures of Fall”

Those Golden Days of September

Ahhh September! My favorite month is golden! Squash flowers are golden yellow, prettier than squash itself. Did you know you can cook up the flowers? Yes you can and no I haven’t. Tiger approved of last year’s garden full of yellow and orange and… Continue Reading “Those Golden Days of September”