Photography
Weekly photo challenge: Refraction
Refraction noun: 1. Physics. The change of direction of a ray of light, sound, heat, or the like, in passing obliquely from one medium into another in which its wave velocity is different. Refraction makes me think of relationships – the change of direction that can occur when one person (a ray of light) passes through a medium (a […]
Are you going out in that?!?
She doesn’t think I notice her looking me up and down, like she does every morning I head out the door under uncertain circumstances. “I guess they will see your pink hat,” says Mom, with that tone that also says, “I don’t approve.” I retort, “Have you seen it out there? It’s all WHITE.” And […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Community
Breaking bread together is the quintessential heart of “community” for me. Food fuels our lives, our memories, and some of our most intimate connections (especially when wine is involved!) Who doesn’t remember sharing those cookies with dad, the dog, the homework buddy, or the sleepover guests? Yesterday was Big Ed’s birthday, and the smell of […]
LOST, my hiking tale gone wrong
I did all the things a smart solo hiker should do. I read the reviews. I had the trail map downloaded to my phone, fully charged. I logged my hike onto foursquare and facebook, so my loved ones would know where to find me. Iller Creek/Big Rocks is a five mile loop, touted to be one […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Walk-About, My Neighborhood
This week’s Photo Challenge was to get out about your neighborhood, on your feet, with nothing but your camera phone. I have a Galaxy S2 that takes some pretty stellar shots. These were taken in Spokane, up on the South Hill. I wanted to capture the rugged nature that is twined into the city in […]
Weekly photo challenge: Illumination
Insomnia strikes again. I thought this would make an ironic entry into the weekly photo challenge. It struck me as I stumbled toward the coffee pot this morning, led through the dark by the glow of these: three clocks mocking me and the grinder reminding me that fresh rejuvenation was only a click away. Fortunately, I can be […]
Weekly photo challenge: Resolved
Hiking and Kayaking are two of my great loves, but being busy always seems to get in my way. This year I resolved to escape more often and explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest that I now call home. Learn more about the weekly photo challenge here.
Freezing Fog in Walla Walla
I’ve heard Big Ed and Judy talk about the freezing fog in Walla Walla, but I had no idea just how beautiful it would be. Yesterday was 30* and foggy, which I thought was perfect weather to do some wine tasting. Little did I know I would be driving into an awe phenomenon. My tasting […]
Weekly photo challenge: Foreign
The language used around the winery is entirely Foreign to me. It seems every time I round a corner I run into some strange writing or contraption. Like any foreign language, it can be learned. All it takes is curiosity, practice, and a patient teacher. Fortunately for me, I have all three. Who would have guessed […]
“Fawning” over the fall foilage
I’ve been on a mission ever since I heard it – that some grapevine leaves change color in the fall. I’ve been dying to see it for myself, and hopeful that I might get some decent photos to share with my mom and my Florida peeps. I have not been able to enjoy the fall […]
Recipe for Winetopia * Adventures in Wine Country 