Koan tree/garden/flowers

 From Glencarlyn Park, Bright Pond, and  my garden.

Late springs walk + koan tree

Catching up. 

From a number of morning walks near bright Pond and in Glencarlyn Park in late spring.

We really like our new neighbor, Earl the Vulture, who now lives at Long Branch Nature Center. A friendly guy. Really. 

Earl

Bunch of spring flowers and the koan tree twice - with a goose and by itself

 

First daffodil in my garden | rainy morning

Morning walk | small miracles

 

Two leaves I found on today's walk | early signs of autumn

 

Rhododendron /Zig Zag, Oregon

Ruth and I spent a week in a cabin near Mount Hood, Orgeon with lifelong friends (Geeks Anonymous).  The nearest towns were Rhododendron and Zig Zag. The huge trees and the dense flora are a miracle to behold.

Old friends. The camaraderie of time, lives shared.  A blessing.

Theresa, David, Sue, Andy, Ruth, Kevin, Jan. (Carol hadn't arrived yet)

Ruth!

Salmon River