Another rose photo of the flowers I had to pick before the big rains here in Seattle. A lot of rain ruins roses.

Garden roses in a bowl and a vase, on my kitchen table

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There were almost explosive cloud forms recently, with a crescent moon for decoration on the skyscape.

High, feathery clouds of ice crystals so scenic in the daytime summer sky

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Happy Easter! Here are some plum blossoms buds just starting to open.

White plum blossoms against a clear blue springtime sky

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Also called muscari, these darling little bell-shaped flowers are a favorite early spring flower, even though they have no fragrance. See my pink magnolia in the background, almost blooming? Spring is truly here.

Pretty blue-purple bulbs of grape hyacinth come up every spring

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Happy New Year! Health and abundance to you! May you see clearly in 2020 (naturally!) and may all your fondest dreams flower for you this year.

Bouquet of roses, orchids, calla lilies and more – for you!

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Happy Solstice! May the joyful return of the light bring you all you wish for.

Puffy clouds reflecting on the waters of Hood Canal, near Brinnon, Washington

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From the archives, a beautiful May day in Port Townsend, WA.

White sails on the blue water

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Such a fine time at the Normandy Park (WA) Cove on Friday. These guys are so talented. Here’s just a bit of one of their pieces.

Here’s a shot of all four of them:

Seattle Marimba Quartet

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And don’t forget the lemon cucumbers, two kinds of string beans, or the truly sweet Italian plums. Late summer is the best!

Tomatoes, plums and string beans from my backyard garden

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There was some very cold weather in the mornings last week.

Late fall frostiness by the side of the road, sun low in the sky

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At last week’s last Lusio light art fundraiser at Seattle’s Volunteer Park Conservatory, this person went all out with their glowy LED cape, perfect for the occasion.

Tones of purple among the darkened reaches of the Palm House at the Volunteer Park Conservatory

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Last week there was some sunshine. It will come again!

Colorful leaves against some evergreens, with cirrus clouds in a blue sky

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