Big Hole National Battlefield

A ceremony was underway because it was exactly 143 years since military scouts spied on a Nez Perce camp and prepared to slaughter them.

New Brother

A year ago I got a new brother who was 41 years old.

St. Helens foothills

Forty years later it’s amazing both that there is so much life here, and that I can still see the devastating effects of the volcanic eruption.

Squirrel

No message today, just a squirrel. I loved all these poses the squirrel made for me. I think it was looking right at me through the window of my office, and I can only guess what was in that little fuzzy noggin. What a cutie pie.

Yakama fishermen

I’m a person who can’t stand not doing something.

Weekend in Lyle

I know I am spoiled that I have the option to get out of town when others don’t. I am grateful.

June happenings

I’m starting to catch up a little, now that school is done.

The Modoc tribe survives

I am compelled to understand what led to war and planned genocide of a people.

Modocs as they were

The Oregon-California border held lands that were traditionally Modoc country.

Forest Park flora

Forest Park is teeming with fields of flowers and so many bright colours!