Eagle eyes

About a month ago I posted a couple of photos which I took while hiking the Rollingwood Bluffs. A pair of bald eagles chose to build a nest in one of the trees above Lake Natoma, and it’s sort of a big deal around here. This is in an area where I frequently walk, so I’ve actually had one or two […]

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Sunny days

We are about to enter a big heat wave, so any walking I’m doing will be early in the morning. Not too many people about — which is nice — but still plenty of bright, cheerful flowers to keep me company. Can’t really complain about that.

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Setting the table

The theme of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Dishes, Pots, Pans, Silverware. I just need to see Dishes, silverware or pots and pans.  The everyday items we use for cooking and eating.   See how creative you can get on this challenge.  Have fun with this challenge. I took myself on a mini scavenger hunt last week in […]

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Persian silk tree

I know them as mimosa trees, and they spread and grow like weeds in this area. We’ve been fighting to keep them out of our back yard, especially since one fell over a few years ago, knocking down part of our fence and damaging the roof of our garage. Currently, neighbors on both sides have multiple trees that have sprung […]

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Historic buildings: Sacramento

I spent my Thursday traipsing around downtown Sacramento. I don’t actually go there too often these days, although back in the 1990s I worked at the Central Library for awhile. I wanted to visit the Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park. Sadly, I wasn’t allowed to take many pictures inside, but I’m still glad I went. Plus I always enjoy […]

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