My sister and brother-in-law hold a big yard sale once every year or two. We work well together “playing store”, and many other people bring their items. It is a tremendous amount of work to make sure all items are in top shape, priced with the seller’s initials, setting up tables (which often get brought […]
More Thoughts on an Oregon Road Trip
People think that Oregon is green, and you may have heard it said that in Oregon, people don’t tan—they rust. In August, Oregon is golden. There are barns, lots of trees, and golden fields, hills, countryside. There are many rolling hills, some steep grades and curves with lots of warning signs about excessive speeds, and […]
Thoughts on an Oregon Road Trip
Once a year I visit my mom, my sister and her family in Oregon. Flying is an expensive and hasslesome way to travel, so I choose to drive the 750 miles. I can haul stuff in my our pick-’em-up truck, not stand in lines, have transportation when I arrive, AND set my own schedule. (We […]
Noticing in Mineral King (and a little Neglect)
Timber Gap Trail The bottom part of the Timber Gap/Monarch/Sawtooth trail is usually dusty, hot, and always steep, with steps that seem to be made for giraffes. One morning I walked up it a ways, intending to go to the junction. The trailhead is another site of the Park’s neglect. There is nothing indicating what […]
Noticing More in Mineral King
Short Walk to Crystal Creek One day a friend and I made the 2 mile round trip walk to Crystal Creek to fulfill my overwhelmingly vigorous commitment to exercise. (No need to be impressed.) We realized that this is the first year we both sort of like goldenrod and concluded it must be the abundance, […]
Noticing Again
Heading up to the Eagle/White Chief junction. Instead of hiking, I am taking short walks of about 2 miles round trip. I thought I was seeing a new flower; after some careful study (about 5 seconds), I realized that it is sulfur flower as it is aging. I love the intense greenery of the thimble […]
This, That, and Another Thing, Again
This: This painting is inching forward. It wants wildflowers (fiddleneck) next, maybe some distant shrubs. That: The book about TB got sent to the publisher/printer and then put on hold because it needed “hyperlinks” in order to be an e-book. Hunh?? I learned how to do this, then after 2 hours, I remembered that the […]
Still Far Away
I am far away but like to keep these blog posts coming for my tens of faithful readers. Here are a few photos for you with my usual chit-chat. Farewell Gap in the morning light looks much better in real life than with my PHD* camera. Ditto in the evening light. With the short season, […]
Trail Guy Went to White Chief Again
In late July on a non-smoky day, Trail Guy went to White Chief. He hasn’t hiked much this summer; it might be my fault because my feet won’t let me go. On the other hand, he might just be busy, always helping cabin neighbors. Whatever the reason, when he has a chance to hike, he […]
Noticing, Neglected, and New: Neglected
Neglected Sequoia National Park appears to be seriously understaffed, particularly when it comes to Mineral King. These are a few things in Mineral King that I noticed. But wait—there’s more! A trail crew has done a bit of work on the Nature Trail. Along the road, oh my goodness. I shot these photos through the […]