Rainbow Goddess
Named for the Greek goddess of rainbows, the irises here have burst into full bloom. April showers do indeed bring May flowers, but it’s Mary who did all the work to make it happen. They are everywhere throughout our yard.
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Never Again
It seemed fitting to bring a piece of the past to record this tree’s permanent contribution to the redwood conservation movement.
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The Warm Glow of Sanctuary
On our recent visit to the UK, Mary and I were struck by the warmth and welcome tones of St Paul's, from the checkerboard floor, to the Whispering Gallery, to...
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More London
On this autumn days, the fluffy clouds were moving with the westerly wind, casting shadows with the sun on the dark muddy Thames. This image contrasts gleaming glass in the sun, and the shadows...
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Trains & Trees
There are two ways to get to the Cathedral Redwood Grove near the crest of Bear Mountain in the Felton redwoods of Henry Cowell Redwood State Park
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Calaveras
One of the “hidden” gems of the California State Park system is Calaveras Big Trees State Park. It’s not exactly unknown, but it is lesser known. And maybe that’s a...
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Founder's Light
The story of the founding of the (new) University of Chicago is a good one. Embarrassed and publicly humiliated by the failure of the (Old) University of Chicago in 1886,...
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