SPIRAL: *Nature

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Tuesday

I got the photos from Sunday's party posted HERE

And we did get to see the Christmas Star/conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn

last night after sunset

(just over porch roof, right above wreath - click to enlarge)

Meanwhile, keeping busy with Christmas preparations!

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Nature in My Neighborhood

Fog

Mantis

Ginger (smells heavenly!)

Wild parrots

Pomegranates

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Sunday, August 2, 2020

Sunday

The Apple Fire is burning south of us, behind San Gorgonio Peak. The fire line is about 25 miles from here as the crow flies.

This is how the ridgeline looks normally.

This is how it looks this afternoon,

with flames reaching the crest.

More than 20,000 acres burned, with 0% containment.

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Saturday, July 11, 2020

Saturday

Sunset over the lake.

I live at the left edge of this picture.

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Sunday, June 7, 2020

Sunday

Full moon over the village last night.

We have some very talented local photographers.

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Sunday, February 9, 2020

Sunday

Enjoying the February full moon!

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Thursday, December 26, 2019

#25 - I Like, On the First Day of Christmas ...

"The next twelve days are the mystical interval between Christmas and Epiphany, when time is suspended and magic can happen. It's a thoughtful time, filled with reflection and expectation."

The weeks before Christmas are so hectic and full, there's hardly enough time to catch one's breath, much less be meditative. I decided this year to take time after Christmas Day instead to appreciate the gifts of my life. My thoughts and reflections will be loosely based on the traditional European holidays that take place during these twelve days, as outlined in a favorite book, The Winter Solstice by John Matthews.

Today I am celebrating the beauty of nature in this wonderful valley high in the mountains! I wake up every single morning filled with gratitude that I am able to live in this amazing place. This is an actual photo from yesterday morning, it is gorgeous up here!

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Tuesday

We are looking forward to a white Christmas! We got about 6 inches of new snow this morning, and more is expected as the week continues! We've already had just about 3 feet this season, and winter is just getting started.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Tuesday

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Sunday, December 8, 2019

Sunday

More bad weather rolling in. I love the way the clouds spill down over the ridgeline.

It's drizzling already toward North Shore.

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

#22 - I Like ...

I like winter sunrises.

I like people who can embrace the weather.

I like sourdough waffles.

I like our local eagle's reaction to her snowy nest.

I like this pre-schooler's idea of what one is supposed to do with Christmas stockings.

(GRANDMA LOVES YOU, LORENZO!!!)

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Friday, November 29, 2019

So. Much. Snow.

We got about 30" here on Fox Farm Road, 4 feet reported at resort level! All roads have been closed for two days already. We are safe and cozy at home.