One could make a lovely project out of visiting haunts and walking paths tread by grand storytellers... Aldo Leopold's cabin, Thoreau's Walden Pond, Georgia O'Keeffe's New Mexico, Ghost Ranch, Jack London's Sonoma, Valley of the Moon ranch and so many more. And most definitely, Robert Frost's cabin. I like the notion of this quite a bit. Thanks, Lor.
"there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing". I should've read this before I mentioned you in my most recent Instagram post. Pleasure to be with you my friend..
Saxon, my friend, getting to walk with you and Kona Sunday morning was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you for making time and for the stories. Love ya' brother.
This former Californian appreciates the virtual visit to the forest.... lovely! And here in the Pac NW I appreciate the quote--"There is no such thing as bad weather; only bad clothing."
What a gorgeous sight! I’ve been there, but it was December. Still beautiful... I brought home a small walnut, and as I visit my tiny walnut tree, I imagine the conversations had by good friends Jack and Luther and wonder if this is the offspring of one of the breeding experiments.
Your photos are beautiful, as always, making me wish I could crawl in and examine that beautiful pale lichen, and the bracket fungi, and what is that graceful, pale flower? A Toothwort? And I wonder what host the Plumes have found there... they are supposed to favor the Ericaceae. Fungi, parasites, and Ericaceous plants, such a fascinating web of life.
"...and as I visit my tiny walnut tree, I imagine the conversations had by good friends Jack and Luther and wonder if this is the offspring of one of the breeding experiments."
Ohhh, I love the way your mind works!
I would not have traded the chance to walk these paths with three souls, ever so dear to me, but like you, had I been there alone, I'd have been grubbing about and peering ever so much more closely. I too have been wondering what plants they might be parasitizing. Thank you ever so much for making time to weigh in, Shelley. It means the world.
You inspire road trips, David., and other images. I'm always intrigued by the descriptive names given to botanicals ... warrior's plume. I envision a proud warrior on horseback bearing a tall staff embellished with feathers, red feathers among them.
Dear Jann, you wrote: "I envision a proud warrior on horseback bearing a tall staff embellished with feathers, red feathers among them." I can see it! Thank you!
I’m SO glad you see, ( really see) n are able to capture the beauty that so many
Miss n take for granted. That was a perfect picture!
This is a perfect note! Love you, Sis.
Love u more❤️🤗
heh, heh, heh... you're still just eight years old. ❤️
love the colours 🌿
I concur about rainy days. Sun showers will forever almost bring me to my knees.
"Sun showers will forever almost bring me to my knees." Quote of the morning. ;-)
Here in Massachusetts I have a relative of your beauty. It grows with a number of plants and animals I seek each year. Special places.
https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org/species/pedicularis/canadensis/. On this very cold winter day thank you for reminding me warmth is returning and time for getting into Pedicularis habitat will come!
I'm always delighted when you drop by, Sue. Thank you for this lovely glimpse.
That last composition… stunning. 💗
Thanks, pal.
“There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.”
Hey! I thought I coined that phrase…
Just kidding , I did look it up . Turns out quite a few people ( and countries),
took credit.
Jack London!
Here in Vermont, we have Robert Frost’s cabin and interpretative trails with many of his poems mounted along the way.
A very special corner of the Green Mountain National Forest.
One could make a lovely project out of visiting haunts and walking paths tread by grand storytellers... Aldo Leopold's cabin, Thoreau's Walden Pond, Georgia O'Keeffe's New Mexico, Ghost Ranch, Jack London's Sonoma, Valley of the Moon ranch and so many more. And most definitely, Robert Frost's cabin. I like the notion of this quite a bit. Thanks, Lor.
"there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing". I should've read this before I mentioned you in my most recent Instagram post. Pleasure to be with you my friend..
Saxon, my friend, getting to walk with you and Kona Sunday morning was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you for making time and for the stories. Love ya' brother.
Ah, there he is. So nice to see your telltale luscious greens and now with a spot of color. So happy to be on your list. Thank you, David
Thank you, Debi. It's so nice to be greeted and made welcome in your morning.
Lovely. I lived in the Napa Valley in the 70s.
This former Californian appreciates the virtual visit to the forest.... lovely! And here in the Pac NW I appreciate the quote--"There is no such thing as bad weather; only bad clothing."
"There is no such thing as bad weather; only bad clothing."
Words to live by. They change the look of even the most inclement weather.
Thank you, Jody.
What a gorgeous sight! I’ve been there, but it was December. Still beautiful... I brought home a small walnut, and as I visit my tiny walnut tree, I imagine the conversations had by good friends Jack and Luther and wonder if this is the offspring of one of the breeding experiments.
Your photos are beautiful, as always, making me wish I could crawl in and examine that beautiful pale lichen, and the bracket fungi, and what is that graceful, pale flower? A Toothwort? And I wonder what host the Plumes have found there... they are supposed to favor the Ericaceae. Fungi, parasites, and Ericaceous plants, such a fascinating web of life.
"...and as I visit my tiny walnut tree, I imagine the conversations had by good friends Jack and Luther and wonder if this is the offspring of one of the breeding experiments."
Ohhh, I love the way your mind works!
I would not have traded the chance to walk these paths with three souls, ever so dear to me, but like you, had I been there alone, I'd have been grubbing about and peering ever so much more closely. I too have been wondering what plants they might be parasitizing. Thank you ever so much for making time to weigh in, Shelley. It means the world.
Beautiful! So are the fungi.
Thank you.
You inspire road trips, David., and other images. I'm always intrigued by the descriptive names given to botanicals ... warrior's plume. I envision a proud warrior on horseback bearing a tall staff embellished with feathers, red feathers among them.
Dear Jann, you wrote: "I envision a proud warrior on horseback bearing a tall staff embellished with feathers, red feathers among them." I can see it! Thank you!
"There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.". Similarly there's no such thing as bad eyesight, just uncaring vision.
Can't argue this at all.