Everything has an end
“Stick to it,” said Peter; “everything has an end, and you get to it if you only keep on” — E. Nesbit in The Railway Children (1906)
Caples shoreline
Caples Lake at Carson Pass is a beautiful spot to escape from the heat of the Sacramento Valley — but be aware it’s a very popular location, and you’ll have a pretty long hike if you want to get away from other people and the sounds of civilization. Highway 88 runs right along the edge of the reservoir, so you’ll […]
Signs and omens
Trains and tracks
My entry for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge this week.
One single flower
The theme for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge (and for the Lens Artist Challenge) this week is One Single Flower.
Seeking solitude
Monday morning on Mississippi Bar.
Do it now
“One day you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. Do it now.”
The Letter R
My entry for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge this week: Letter R – Needs to have at least six letters the letter R in the word.
Bayley’s Folly revisited
A couple of weeks ago I posted an image of the Bayley house, a historic brick structure that sits beside Highway 49 not far from the town of Cool in El Dorado County. Last Friday, I went back for a closer look. Although the property is currently fenced off and seems abandoned, various attempts at restoration have been ongoing since […]
