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Just a simple bull pine at the “Bowl & Pitcher”
We rarely take notice of our stately bull pines. A little dusting of snow, however, and it’s Christmas card worthy! Inus ponderosa, commonly known as the ponderosa pine,[2] bull pine, blackjack pine,[3] western yellow-pine,[4] or filipinus pine[5] is a very large pine tree species of variable habitat native to mountainous regions … Continue reading
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Cheery Mountain Ash on a Snowy Day
It’s not unusual to see flocks of birds feeding on the bright red berries of the Mountain Ash in our back yard. Today the berries brought a bit of festivity to a cold, foggy day!
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Wildfires
[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dMm8GR9QTXs/U8hLCMc_ydI/AAAAAAAAFio/Yv6jvadpZnw/s144-c-o/IMG_20140717_125910.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6037157801564817874″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140717_125910.jpg” ]Fires are being reported all over our State of Washington. The smoke is heavy in our city, blowing in from the West. This was the view from Fish & Wildlife acreage–notice that the mountains … Continue reading
Ready, Set….Go!
[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mcEnH2DKoV0/U50AcqG9MVI/AAAAAAAAE7I/t0qhQGNxLRI/s144-c-o/IMG_20140614_112547.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6024972368831394130″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140614_112547.jpg” ]While visiting the Flour Mill and Clinkerdagger’s we looked down at the view of the Spokane River and the falls and noticed this lovely yard. It appeared that a wedding was about to take … Continue reading
West Spokane and Singing Frogs
[pe2-image src=”http://lh3.ggpht.com/-75MPPkTffNI/U0NbNK-fiuI/AAAAAAAADgk/rzrKuQVjj34/s144-c-o/IMG_20140407_173942.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5999739410430528226″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140407_173942.jpg” ]Private ponds always make for great value! This is located on a ten acre parcel close to the Palisades in West Spokane. Around dusk the frogs are singing their songs!
Campus Sculpture
[pe2-image src=”http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GD47-OkYsZw/Uzq8cEsWxsI/AAAAAAAADQw/lCqs2HM0F14/s144-c-o/IMG_20140331_130158.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5997313044279379650″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140331_130158.jpg” ]On the Riverpoint campus there are some very unusual art sculptures. These stone pillars with the round rock on top make me want to test how solid they are! Maybe a gentle shove! Obviously … Continue reading
Beautiful Rock Fence
[pe2-image src=”http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7L24p2dhfX4/UxkTSklSYEI/AAAAAAAACzI/cuqC98sU4zk/s144-c-o/IMG_20140306_151913.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5987838389344428098″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140306_151913.jpg” ]The beauty of a rock fence has enhanced this land for many years! Imagine the work it took to build a fence that has withstood the test of time.
Mossy Rock Fence
[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ParzWW14dCc/UxkTv_iDvpI/AAAAAAAACzs/zlzs6dAEwaY/s144-c-o/IMG_20140306_152116.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5987838894794849938″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140306_152116.jpg” ]This is another view of the beautiful rock fence pictured yesterday. Such a resourceful way to use the abundant rock!
Homestead on The Little Spokane River
[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GqpT1gHB8Tk/UxkTXCu-2-I/AAAAAAAACzU/zsHVzFnV1zI/s144-c-o/IMG_20140306_151904.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5987838466157632482″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140306_151904.jpg” ]Everyone loves a picture of a neat barn! This land borders on the Little Spokane River and features several homes with great charm and style. Take note of the fence–the moss reflects how long … Continue reading
Mary’s House 2014
[pe2-image src=”http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NsNfEXSf25w/Uvv-ZgJMbMI/AAAAAAAACNM/2Re4jJ_sn6k/s144-c-o/IMG_20140207_143013.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#5979652644343147714″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140207_143013.jpg” ]This is “Mary’s House” on the campus of Sacred Heart Medical Center. The home is private property being maintained by Mary’s family. It’s especially charming through the snowy trees.