This morning, we were out walking on the periphery of the Ashland Plaza, in the neighborhood just to the north.
The simple beauty of this one matches the sentiment itself…
The shapes draw me in, reminding me that even in repose there is life…
The garden is so lush, that this three pointer can quietly enjoy a delicious morning repast…
At the top of the park stairway, these luminaries are encased in sculpture…
Everywhere, I see indications of the playfulness of nature...
“Hey! Has anybody seen my friend Kermit?”
Thanks for joining me!
I hope you’ll join me again for my morning glimpses. I promise to fill them with beauty and to keep the narrative blessedly short.
Until the next time…
Grace and peace to you,
Art Mills
Morning Glimpses 
Thank you Art.
Great shot of the three pointer!
Best,
Tim
P.S. We just spent a night at the Crater Lake Lodge. Absolutely magical. Only guests are allowed in the hotel and on the outdoor patios – identified by the orange wrist bands. It is as if we were in a different time. There was crowding. It is delightful. They are full every night and yet we were able once again to book a couple of nights later this month. A great splurge!
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Thanks, Tim! That buck cracked me up… let me get pretty close. The telephoto lense helped of course, but I was pretty darned close. He was just intently munching on roses. Crater Lake Lodge… that is a real bucket list place! I’m eager to hear about your stay.
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Greetings Art & Thea!
Thanks so much for sharing so many features of lovely Ashland with us every week. We look forward to once again taking up-close and personal walks around your town, Meanwhile, your glimpses are great fun to see.
Just found the attached in the IJ. I haven’t seen or heard about Bettie Hodges for years. Thought you’d be interested in what she’s up to.
Keep on trekking and sharing!
Sallyanne
Affirming coverage hadmeasurable impact As executive director of the Hannah Project, I would like to thank the Marin IJ and reporter Keri Brenner on behalf of the families and staff of our Freedom School Summer 2020 program (“Marin Freedom School faces challenges in volatile year,” June 8). Brenner’s coverage was very thoughtful. A culturally relevant, academically rich, engaging and fun summer program was more important than ever this year, as COVID-19 made the learning loss that underserved children typically experience so much worse. This is the first media coverage Freedom School has received in our 11-year history. In a culture where the media tends to focus on negative images of Marin City, the affirming article had a measurable impact. Thanks for setting an example of what, I hope, will be a change toward recognizing the positive achievements of historically Black and brown communities. The attention generated financial support that made all the difference in this most challenging of years. To those who gave because of the article, you have our heartfelt appreciation. I also want to call attention to a regular part of each summer’s Freedom School program. We call it the Day of Social Action. The DOSA intends to give Freedom School scholars a strong sense of their own agency in addressing pressing social justice issues. Following the Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd murders, this year’s Freedom School scholars chose to focus on physical and psychological brutality of white supremacist culture. We invite you to join us online at mailchi.mp/hannahprogram s/2020freedomschool to learn more about Freedom School and the Hannah Project. — Bettie Hodges, Vallejo
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