Tree Swallow

Tree swallows were perched in trees all along the river. We saw two V's of sandhill cranes flying northward. I took deep breaths of the fresh, clean air.

Squeaky Clean

Pouring rain for several hours this morning. Clearing in the afternoon. There's a full moon and beautifully clear skies tonight.

Someday We'll Find It

It rained. Then it didn't. We were driving around while I stuck the camera out of the moonroof to get a shot of the rainbow.

On the Way Up

My day started hours before daylight. Change in routine isn't a bad thing. I just didn't get to see much of the sun.

On the Way Down

The rain cleared by the late afternoon. A few hints of blue in the sky. Heater back on.

White Wash

Rain started by afternoon. Then the wind picked up. I'm expecting fresh, clean air tomorrow.

Camellia Parade

I have several fond memories associated with camellias although the blooms themselves aren't anywhere near my top tier of favorites. When I was a wee child I marched in my city's Camellia Parade a time or two while holding a bouquet of the flowers. And my grandparents always floated the blossoms (usually red ones with white stripes) in mid-century ceramic trays and an oversized brandy snifter.