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Lupin In the Morning Daily Photo #14
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Lupin In the Morning Daily Photo #14
Read moreCalifornia Cream Cups Platystemon californicus Like sunshine, these brighten the well drained hillsides and road banks of our area. About 6 -12 inches in height they grow in small clumps but, in a good year, they form small waves of color spreading over the meadows. These are not self pollinating and require bees or wind which probably explains why the
Read moreMaypole Maiden In the country, high in the hills overlooking the Eel River valley, a small school helps support itself with 3 community fundraisers every year. Of course the parents do other things to raise money but 3 times a year they throw a party for their community. In these far flung areas a “neighbor” can be a 30 minute
Read moreThe Changing of the Guard Dandelions rotate through their cycle quickly. The gray haired queen often watches over the youth of her sister blossom even as she prepares to give birth. From her we learn that natural age radiates life and joy amidst the quieter beauty that comes with time. A tribute to some of the lovely older women I
Read moreFrom outside, his voice slips through the open door and hums in my ear. Contentment has a sound. When you are a mother, the voice of your child playing punctuates the air with peace. When he is silent, you worry. Water gurgles over rocks and spatters on dirt. My youngest grips a green writhing hose between earnest hands and creates
Read moreSunRose on Wildflowers Daily photo #11
Read moreTree with a Foggy Sunrise Frosty cold this morning and clear but the fog is rising. Daily Photo #10
Read moreJoy After Sorrow Bleeding Hearts frill my yard. Uniquely shaped and Native to our area, they feel deliciously feminine and lush with sensuality. I have been trying for weeks to capture their beauty finally I just settled for this photo after a half an hour trying to capture the newly rising sun gleaming off their curves. Daily Photo #9
Read moreUnfolding in the Rain Daily Photo #8
Read moreLiving here in the Humboldt Hills, people frequently drop their city lives behind and stroll into our home for a weekend visit. Here are my top ten Homegrown Humboldt Hits to share with them. 1. The Sunsets–like above and, if I can pry them out of bed, the sunrises.
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