I Understand, Just Can't Stop

If my postings of the sites from the Northern and 
Southern kitty-corners of WA start to bore you at this point, 
well, I understand, just can't stop. 

This is the time of year for oohing and aaahing. 

Letting summer sights imprint to retrieve in deepest winter

Appreciating deeply established roots

Finding the patterns that mingle

And following the light along it's chosen path 

Ever So Slowly the Seasons Go Round

Many of my favorite sights in Sequim 
are those that may vanish before I return. 

This old up hill shed on the grounds at the herb farm for one. 

Like humans, buildings seem to share the ability, 

though weathered, to show a stable face when needed. 

What we can't see is that the building 
now relies on it's face for that stability. 

Turned around, it's boards are taking leave.

Inside the shed another fleeting beauty rests. 

Made with love and care, it does it's job well. 

But it will grow weary from exposure and erode. 

Rust will track time here and the metals, 

once extracted from the earth, will return to it.

While ever so slowly the seasons go round, 

bringing the sights and colors that make each passing a pure delight. 
I woke this morning with THIS song playing over and over in my head.

Vacation Friday in Sequim

Vacation Friday took a turn. No trip to the movies, but instead a wonderful visit with my dear friends in Sequim, WA, where the lavender is in full bloom everywhere. Last years shots were a bit later in the season and many places had already sheared their plants. Love those shapes but it was fun to see all the color this season and OH MY the scents. There was much more to the day that I will be posting, but here is a taste of the late afternoon at this garden. 

Happy Friday

Happy Friday all!

Catching Shadows

The Palouse was a fun place for catching shadows. With the grain storage and transport needed regionally, silos of all shapes and sizes near rail stops are plentiful. And as is common across the country, where the trains stop, so grow the communities. Great fun to drive around small, small "towns" early in the morning. They give the appearance of just coming to life, yet farmers and the businesses supporting them always get a good head start on the day. Much to be done while the shadows are long.

Distant Cows

Cows from any distance make me smile, even when a bit blurry.

A Little More

A little more early morning light.