One of my buddies, Alex, took me on an incredible flight down the Oregon Coast to Cape Arago/ Simpson Reef by Charleston OR on Sunday June 23rd. We took off out of Newport and headed south. Three grey whales were sighted along with two dolphin/porpoises and numerous sea lions. Here are some of the slightlyContinue reading “Oregon Coast Flight”
Category Archives: Nature
Off to a workshop…
I’m heading out Saturday to Sitka Center for Art and Ecology (Lincoln City) for a new workshop. Artist Ann Kresge is offering a 3 day class titled “Creative Bookbinding: Books, Albums, Alternative & Sculptural Bindings.” I enrolled back in March thinking Mocha would no longer be with us by late June. Ha! Fat chance! PoorContinue reading “Off to a workshop…”
Gyotaku at Carols
After taking the rubber fish class from Fred Mullet at ArtFest (it was our third day and I didn’t post any of the results from the class) Carol really wanted to have us come over for fish printing with the real thing. Lauren and I met at Carol & Harry’s place for the Gyotaku experience.Continue reading “Gyotaku at Carols”
More signs of Spring
This morning as the dogs and I were out on our walk, I noticed yet another sign of spring, the first sighting of a Swallow. It was only one (possibly a Tree Swallow), but more will follow. In the backyard while taking a break from mowing I sighted a butterfly. Spring Beauties, a type ofContinue reading “More signs of Spring”
Spring around the corner
The fog finally burned off and revealed a beautiful day. My mornings are spent gathering up the animal crew for feeding and medications (plus lots of cleaning up after the old dog). By 10am, both Mocha and George are wanting their daily exercise. At 16 1/3, Mocha (German Shorthaired Pointer) rules our household. George (Spaniel/BassetContinue reading “Spring around the corner”
Sticks, Stones, and Paper Stew Blog 