WALKING through TRANSITION
This week, I took a walk around downtown Corvallis. It’s easy to see the core of the city in a process of transition. ********** There is exquisite architectural detail in…
Category: Tenacity
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…
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,…
BATCHES of COLOR!
On a warm afternoon, I went for a walk seeking colorful Spring flowers… Although it was late in the day, I was not disappointed. ******** “Welcome to our neighborhood…” ********…
WALKING into MEDITATION
Sometimes when I’m walking with my camera, my eye stops my forward movement, and I am captured by the moment. It might be a glorious sight, or it might be…
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…
Back Downtown Again
I love downtown Corvallis. There are always surprises! ******** At the corner of Second Street and Madison Avenue, this sign tells of cheerful times past and hints at things to…
