DowagerLadyUrsula

Hallelujah! So good to see those great orange buses again :) Comments Welcome

What a great city, Boston! Every American should get to go at least once and see the whole history where it unfolded. Our congress could send everyone for a pittance compared to their current spending plans :) Comments Welcome

I love watching the moon. Especially with clouds passing. I don't remember which cell phone I had then. And, I don't know what caused the purple streak in the middle. But, I still enjoy watching it. I wish it had beautiful music with it but instead it has airplanes out of O'Hare and crickets :) Comments Welcome

Going up to the OHSU complex in the West hills of Portland,Oregon. Looking down and south over my Grandma M's old neighborhood along SW Front Street now Naito Pkwy. One of only 2 commuter trams in the US. The Other is in New York. :) Comments Welcome

This black cat does not like the bathroom door closed. She waits outside the entire time and tells you about it when you come out :) Comments Welcome

During the summer I collect rainwater in a tub under the maple tree to water the flowers nearby. Every fall this clear rain water becomes "Maple Leaf Tea". No, I don't drink it but I always reflect on how anything can become a "tea" and wonder how many things out there might be very beneficial and all around us. Henry David Thoreau mentions "meadow tea" in his book "Walking" :) Comments Welcome

At a construction site a Monarch Butterfly rests on a Rose of Sharon. There is a stiff breeze and a lot of noise which doesn't bother the Monarch or the Rose :) Comments Welcome

Leaving Portland, Oregon on Amtrak on the Steel Bridge. Looking out at the Eastbank Esplanade and towards the Burnside Bridge. The bridge's unique construction reflects in the river :) Comments Welcome

Soooooo sweet . . . and original. God truly loves a gardener . . . especially one this dear :) Comments Welcome **See Also: G'Day! Aussie Baking Cinnamon Rolls

Coming down (looking north) from the OHSU complex in the West hills of Portland,Oregon with a beautiful view of Portland's downtown and the Willamette River and to the north Mt St Helen. One of only 2 commuter trams in the US. The Other is in New York :) Comments Welcome.

Lilac in full bloom in spring breezes. Movement and color and perfume in the wind :) Comments Welcome

On the Steel Bridge on Amtrak leaving Portland Oregon. In the background are the Broadway Bridge and the Fremont Bridge :) Comments Welcome

Annual Cicada (Neotibicen canicularis) lives up to 17 years. I think he is going to see his girlfriend. Lovely cricket song as a backdrop :) Comments Welcome

Two plus minutes on the magnificent, historic carousel located at Silver Beach in St Joseph, Michigan. Still beautifully maintained by skilled volunteers. Located near the fountain park just steps from the sand and surf and lighthouses of Lake Michigan :) Comments Welcome

A Broad Bordered Hawk Moth in the Milkweed, Hostas and Day Lillies. I am always amazed at the variety of pollinators attending the flowering milkweed :) Comments Welcome

Not sure which I love most, the birds or the flowers. So much pleasure in them both :) Comments Welcome

Ballina NSW Australia. It was my extreme pleasure to visit my niece and her family in Australia. The scenery and people are AWESOME :) Comments Welcome

From 2020 I have loved those dancers since I was a little kid :) Comments Welcome

From 2020 Here comes Santa Claus! Here Comes Santa Claus! :) Comments Welcome

From 2020! My favorite time of the year :) Comments Welcome

From 2020! Yay . . . here come the holidays :) Comments Welcome

This appears to possibly be a California Ground Squirrel but there are others similar. Taking a dust bath until he discovers my presence :) Comments Welcome

In the Chicago Loop a short ride along Wacker Drive. In the rain ending at Clark & Wacker Drive . . . Marina City :) Comments Welcome

Driving up S.E. Stark Street in the rain. Ends at Laurelhurst Park Playground at 39th Ave (Ceasar Chavez Blvd) :) Comments Welcome

A clear, sunny day on Mt Hood, Oregon :) Comments Welcome