This Day was For the Birds
Scientists from the Finch Research Network were out in Corvallis this week, seeking to find the Evening Grosbeak. Having lost over 90% of its resident population in the United States…
Category: Every day saints
Weekend at Our Favorite Nursery
On Saturday morning, we headed out to our favorite local nursery. A good local nursery never disappoints. ********** These characters were there to welcome us to the vegetable section. They…
VACATION
Morning Glimpses is one of my favorite retirement vocations. Another is Making Craftsman Style furniture and a third is riding my eBike. Of course, every vocation also involves short vacations,…
Wildlife Walking
A few days ago, I went out walking with my son-in law Kevin through the Alsea Falls Recreation Site and the Finley Wildlife Refuge. Here’s one of the first creatures…
Roaming In An Early Corvallis Neighborhood
On one of my regular bike rides, I “discovered” a new neighborhood. Called the Job’s Addition Neighborhood, it was approved for development in 1888. From time to time I’ll visit,…
Out Taking Pictures
For the next couple of weeks, I’ll be out taking pictures. In the meantime, here is a thought expressed in someone’s front yard… ******** Grace and peace to you for…
LIFE is DIVERSITY
MY PERSPECTIVE In the natural world, life is dependent upon diversity. The greater the diversity of different plants and animals that can live together in a particular environment, the healthier…
YESTERDAY in DOWNTOWN CORVALLIS
In downtown Corvallis, Oregon, the U.S. Post Office resides on land where the Willamette River flows nearby. By the entrance you see a 1986 postage stamp commemorating the 1886 raising…
