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CREATION WEEK — DAY 3

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Smiles

Then God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear”; and it was so.  And God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters He … Continue reading →

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TREES PLANTED BY THE WATER

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Smiles

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD . . . For he will be like a tree planted by the water.” Jeremiah 17:7-8a. Pioneer Park is my all around favorite park.  Partly, because it is handy for my … Continue reading →

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MORE FALL FOLIAGE IN WALLA WALLA

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Smiles

:}  Smiles

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FALL FOLIAGE IN PIONEER PARK

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Smiles

What’s there to say about our fall foliage? I’ll let several photos say several thousand words. Well, this ancient Plane tree’s foliage is just barely starting to turn color, but I couldn’t resist this view.  Several of these 100-year-old giants … Continue reading →

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MONKEY SHINES — WITH A CHAINSAW

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Smiles

My son, Steve Gregg (almost old enough to be a grandpa), limbing the black walnut overhanging my back yard.  Out on a limb   Timburrr! :}  

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HAPPY SABBATH – CHANGING SEASONS

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Smiles

Get out and walk, and enjoy the changes. Walk briskly and breathe deeply. Takc your camera, of course, AND your dog!   :}  Smiles

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MAPLE LEAVES DRIPPING WET

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Smiles

One of my photos below is # 29 of 365 — you decide. :}  Smiles

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HAPPY SABBATH — GOD’S OTHER BOOK

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Smiles

Besides the many routes to our hearts in the Bible, our Creator decked the earth with so many love notes.  Sabbath (7th day of the week — Saturday — His holy day of rest) is a fine time to kick … Continue reading →

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FINCH NESTS and GREEN FINGERNAILS

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Smiles

Finches seem to like soft lining materials for their nests and have been snatching dog hair combings and shredded quilt batting from this spruce branch.  I’m always tempted to use clothes dryer lint, cotton balls, etc., but shudder to think … Continue reading →

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BLACK WALNUT IN BLOOM — Photo #5 of 365

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Smiles

Among the many plants that present their bloom parts separately, is the black walnut overhanging my back yard.  For the past week or so the pollen-bearing parts (staminate catkins) have appeared like thousands of green caterpillars dangling from the branches. … Continue reading →

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