01-Jun-2019
Carol's Red, Red Roses
We planted a red rose just inside our fence last year and it is doing nicely. Red roses are often associated with romance and love. If so, then the red rose is a good choice. Love is a godly quality, People should love one another, not hate, care about one another, not ignore them. Life is good when we have love. Just watch out for the thorns. :)
31-May-2019
"Life Is Better on the Farm!"
This is a scene from our daughter's front porch. It looks quite inviting to me! Come and sit a spell!
30-May-2019
Collision Course?
During the recent sailboat regatta on Fern Ridge Lake, I noticed several other boats going pretty fast, at times fairly close to the large number of sailboats. In this photo the sailboats are just out of the picture frame. I was shooting with a 500mm lens, so the boats no doubt appear closer than they really were. But if I was out there I would want them as far apart as possible. :)
29-May-2019
"The Calla Lilies Are in Bloom Again!"
Calla Lilies make a lovely part of any garden! They come in several colors, though I think the white ones are most familiar to many of us. These two are in our daughter's yard. They are beginning to show signs of aging.
Did you know that the title quote above was made famous by Katherine Hepburn? "In 1937, Hepburn included a line from The Lake, [an unsuccessful stage play] in the film Stage Door, thus making fun of her biggest failure. The line became one of Hepburn's signature catchphrases: "The calla lilies are in bloom again, such a strange flower, suitable to any occasion..."" -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lake_(play)
28-May-2019
I Want a Ride!
This sailboat came sailing by close to the shore at Richardson Park, along Fern Ridge Lake. It looked so appealing to me that I had a desire, for the first time ever, to take a ride. Perhaps I need to go by the yacht club to see if I can bum a ride! Maybe I should have called to the owner, it appears that he might be looking at me!
27-May-2019
Inner Glow!
The back light from the sun made this interesting shed glow like it was lit up from within. Anyway, it sure caught my attention.
26-May-2019
A Three-legged Dog!
I met a new friend at Orchard Point Park recently. I don't remember his name now but was told it by his owners. Ah, was so pleased to see the owner comment (see below). His name is Hans! He is such a good dog, friendly and easy going. And though he is handicapped by the loss of a leg, he gets around remarkably well. I learned he is fiercely loyal to his owners and is ready to come to their aid when needed. It is good to have friends like that. Hans is a rescue dog and not having had him very long, his new owners are sometimes challenged with his unpredictable behavior toward other dogs, hence the prong collar on some walks. He is fine with people and doesn't usually have the collar on. I just loved getting acquainted with him.
25-May-2019
The Race Is On!
On an errand run about noon, I drove past Fern Ridge Lake and saw lots of sailboats on the lake. The Fern Ridge Memorial Day Regatta is being held this weekend. The race was going on! It was far out into the lake, so I was not able to get shots of individual boats and crews. I did get some photos, including this wide view of some of the sailboats in the race.
06-May-2019
Cloud and Goldie
I promised to post a photo of Cloud and Goldie together. Cloud follows Goldie around a lot because of his eye disease. He doesn't see much, but does surprisingly well. At times, He wanders off by himself while grazing and seems comfortable about it. But it is a real blessing to have Goldie around as a confidence builder. They are both such beautiful horses.
20-May-2019
Lesser Periwinkle
This beautiful woodland flower grows wild here in Oregon. Among the names given it are Lesser Periwinkle, Flower of Death, English Holly, Creeping Myrtle, Creeping Vinca and Common Periwinkle. Flower colors vary from Blue to Lavender, Purple and White. The leaves have various uses for medicinal purposes. The leaves ingested in quantities are poisonous. This could be the reason for the name, Flower of Death.
19-May-2018
Airborne!
I saw this Great Blue Heron at Richardson Park along Fern Ridge Lake. Some visitors spooked the heron so it took to flight. I took advantage of this and stopped it in mid air. Those big birds are always a fascination to me. As big as they are, with six foot wingspan, they weigh only about 5 lbs! Birds don't need cumbersome airplanes to get them in the air. They were just born that way!