Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
One of these days when I see an eagle in a tree I hope I’ll have time and patience to park myself nearby and wait until I can catch it in flight. Lately the only ones I’ve seen on the wing have gotten away by the time I’ve whipped out and pointed my camera. In the meantime, I’m still always delighted to see these formidable birds.
There’s a bumper crop of cattails at the Dungeness Recreation Area. I’ve taken more pictures of them than anyone needs. This shot should be titled “Well, maybe if I alter it in Photoshop it won’t look like I’m so obsessed with cattails.” Or something like that.
Those of a certain age may remember this phrase. When broadcast television had a case of technical indigestion the words “Please Stand By” would appear on the screen, often with a field of black and white fuzz as background.
No technical difficulties here. I goofed around with Photoshop and decided to share the results. There’ll be one more tomorrow and then we’ll return to regular broadcasting.
Eirinn go Brach is Celtic for “Ireland forever.”
Tipperary is a village western Ireland made famous by a World War I song, “It’s a Long Way to Tipperary.” I traveled a long way in 1997 and was tickled to see this sign.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all who are Irish…and to St. Patrick’s Day Irish wannabes. And here’s a classic Irish blessing:
“May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.”
I spied this creation in front of a house in Port Angeles. I rather liked the coiffure.
Our winter has been mild enough that everything seems to be blooming. Last year we had snow in March. So far lately the biggest threat to an early spring is a little rain and some wind.
You know how some things just catch your eye? This house is one of those things. It doesn’t seem inhabited yet it doesn’t seem entirely abandoned, either. That ignites my curiosity.
The other day when we drove by there was a vase of daffodils on the porch. Can you see why the place interests me?