Patience is . .

It's been raining buckets

with just glimpses of blue to entice

But patience is a virtue

So

this persistent rain will only 

make for a more glorious Spring

. . When it decides to finally

truly gets here

~

Budding Beauties

Have a happy weekend my friends !

~

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Soon

Soon, majestic tree

adorned with leaves

 you will be

~

So Many Raindrops

Showers will bring the flowers ~

Seeing Green

I love the color

green ~

I hope your week is going well

Rain is in the forecast for the rest of our week

but then it was also in today's

and we had blue skies and puffy white clouds

with not a drop of rain

~ and for soggy Washington State

that's always a welcome treat !

It's a Daffodil World

They're everywhere

being sunshiny

It's starting to look a lot

like Spring

Doing the happy dance !

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What Was . . . Once

Happy Sunday !

What a Difference a Day Makes

We enjoyed the glorious sunshine

As rain is expected for the next several days

But that's why I love

the Pacific Northwest ~

Hope you have a wonderful weekend !

~

Mt St Helens

from the wetlands below

The Perfect Duration

The snow stayed for just a short while

but while it was here

it was beautiful ~

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Snow Covered Spring

It's snowing !

It's not supposed to be

snowing

Somebody . . . make it stop !

Sunshine On a Rainy Day

It's been raining

and raining . . .  So

I had to play inside ~

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Raindrops ~

So many raindrops

falling from the skies ~

Mesmerizing

The constant rush of sound

always brings me

inner peace ~

Hope your week

will be superb

~

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My Green Crystal Ball

What secrets does it hold ?

Poof

  . . And Spring is suddenly

 . . everywhere  

~

I hope you have a beautiful weekend !

 

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Beauty With Age

Wrinkles can only make us

more beautiful

~

Sunshine On My Shoulders

I cherish these clear winter days

A rarity in the Pacific Northwest

Where it rains most every day

Making sunny days

very special ~

Happy Trails

Found a new trail

After 25 years of living here

And it's   

just around the corner

almost

~

Forest Steps

I love the sense

of wonder

~

Just Walking in the Rain

The air was heavy

with the remnants

of freshly fallen rain

Pure magic ~

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Smooth

A happy landing ~

Weary Hikers Welcome

Old overnight shelter 

for hikers

who like to rough it

It has four bunks

and not much else

Thanks so much

for stopping by !

~

Immersed

I love to be

immersed in trees ~

Hope you have

a wonderful weekend

~

At the Wetlands With My Birthday Gift

Played with my new Canon 10-22mm lens

 I'm in love with it . . the clarity is exceptional

Thank you wonderful hubby !

This is a 3 shot HDR hand-held

~

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Hug a Tree

Better yet . . .

Let a tree

hug you

~

It's Coming

The sands of time

Will soon bring Spring ~

My Dreams Did See

I fell asleep under a tree

next to a lake

where my dreams did see . . .

Pixies dusting in hues

with twirls and swirls

of purples and blues

~

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Obstacles

It'll soon be clean-up time at the nearby state park. And there's lots to do.

High winds took down quite a few trees this winter.

These two trees fell across the path. I had to scamper over or around many such obstacles.

It was worth the scampering ~

Leaves Falling

Completing their cycle of life ~

Hope you have

a beautiful weekend ! 

Hidden Beauty

These little treasures are so often in

 the most awkward of places ~

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A Drop of Rain

A drop of rain

to green the forests

fill the rivers

nourish the earth

~

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