Category Archives: God’s Handiwork

Hot Time in the City!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2yl6WUyp9N4/U8cQ3np3khI/AAAAAAAAFhY/PQeMKNRescU/s144-c-o/IMG_20140716_162812.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6036812373236879890″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140716_162812.jpg” ]The billboard read 106F this afternoon. The weather stations are reporting just 100F….regardless, it’s HOT!

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Stevens County Birch

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KG3HiLl6xVI/U6ib2LWRCaI/AAAAAAAAFIk/OZ_lCFdQ5YI/s144-c-o/IMG_20140623_111557.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6028239456296831394″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140623_111557.jpg” ]Trees are always cherished….but the sight of all these birch trees in northern Stevens County always makes me take a second look.

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Washington State Mock Orange

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-f39sIWqYALk/U6icvLJE94I/AAAAAAAAFJA/v6qTQpP_b_g/s144-c-o/IMG_20140623_114700.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6028240435494057858″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140623_114700.jpg” ]Achoo! The mock orange bushes are in full bloom….and some folks are sneezing to prove it. Mock orange is a native plant (bush/shrub) to our Northwest. Walking along the shores of the Columbia River … Continue reading →

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Spring Beauties

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/–Ipo0EGztq0/U0AQSrEsp3I/AAAAAAAADYk/M38Xs-rxKSk/s144-c-o/IMG_20140404_140605.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5998812616643618674″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140404_140605.jpg” ]The daffodils are finally in bloom! These were in the side yard at Westminster Congregational Church downtown.

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Spring Flooding

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aoaacREbLWc/UxvbhgrNJqI/AAAAAAAAC2k/A05ZfIODNt4/s144-c-o/IMG_20140306_145232.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5988621498272523938″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140306_145232.jpg” ]Warmer weather has created some overflowing of the Spokane River. It’s hard to believe that last week at this time we were in the middle of snow storms and thinking spring would never arrive. … Continue reading →

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Fish and Wildlife Hike

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-scK1kH6E8BI/UwPpqzj9C3I/AAAAAAAACVE/JogFJFzD8ck/s144-c-o/IMG_20140218_112157.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5981881651682937714″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140218_112157.jpg” ]Take note: no snow. Today, while on a short hike on Fish and Wildlife land, we saw mud, flowing streams and river, moss, and animal tracks; but no snow! There’s hope, spring is just … Continue reading →

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Near the Border

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NSxNpv9_rYY/Uvv7oFQog4I/AAAAAAAACLc/UxfXn9pKUTA/s144-c-o/IMG_20131112_134546.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5979649596289745794″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20131112_134546.jpg” ]Before the snow fell our drive near the Canadian border gave us glimpses of lingering autumn color. The tamarack needles turn golden, most fall on the ground and some remain on the trees.

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Sun and Snow

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

The brilliant sun, and very white fresh snow……….and it was time for sunglasses. Just beautiful today! Folks made the comment all day long….wow, it is just spectacular. [pe2-image src=”http://lh6.ggpht.com/-10N1Lsnq89M/Uux7Q41ebXI/AAAAAAAABzg/sCcW7jGxQYc/s144-c-o/IMG_20140131_105019.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5975286335678606706″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140131_105019.jpg” ]

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God’s glitter

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Linda Miller Sheets

The snow sparkled like glitter as the sun shone on the new fallen snow. Showing properties today was a wonderful experience……..it was a reminder of God’s blessings of beauty on our Inland Northwest! [pe2-image src=”http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qW5VOeEEm8w/UuwmtHKBSDI/AAAAAAAAByk/awSDTdUZmLU/s144-c-o/IMG_20140131_100725.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5975193362070849586″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140131_100725.jpg” ]

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Brrr….

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Linda Miller Sheets

It’s just simply cold outside. This morning it was about 10 degrees…no melting snow now!

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