My first set of contrasts this week is Desolate/Verdant. First is a photo taken right along my drive to and from work every day. There is a plot of land that is the most desolate, depressing place I can imagine. I have no idea who owns the land, or how it got this way, but …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #271: Contrasts
Does anyone want to hazard a guess? This is a subject which I have been "chasing" for a long time, and finally caught it on my way home from work today. IT'S A WAZZUBARU!
Sorry this is a week late, but I guess better late than never. As for the photos that are my favorites, I have exactly three which I think are my most memorable. Both were taken within a few feet of my front door. The first one is a picture I always come back to. It …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #268: Tell us Why
On my way home from work this afternoon, I followed a bus run by Everett Transit. And then I burst out laughing. Take a look at this, and I will tell you why. And, by the way, this is funny-tragic, not funny ha-ha. It seems that our all-environmentalist all the way City of Everett bought …
Continue reading The Government of the City of Everett, WA is a bunch of Chumps
Since the Washington State Legislature instituted an onerous "carbon tax" on all "polluters", the price of gasoline has skyrocketed. Washington now has the second-highest gas prices in the nation, and it is set to go higher forever. There is no upper limit. Here is a local station, a week ago. And here it is today. …
Continue reading Government thinks the people are stupid, forces utility to lie to customers.
And I use the word Reign on purpose. Below are links to stories in the local news today, to illustrate the effects of one-party rule in Washington State. Two Men Killed in Cal Anderson Park shooting identified. Growing Illegal Encampment spotted along I-5 Near U District. Encampment takes over site of former Beacon Hill Burger …
Continue reading Jay Inslee’s Washington State. The results of a Twelve-Year Reign.
Most states have new laws which take effect in January. California has a new law preventing its doctors from disagreeing with the medical establishment, on pain of losing their licenses. Here are some of the wonderful new laws taking effect in Washington. The statewide minimum wage rises to $15.74/hour, and this applies all across the …
Continue reading Happy New Year? New WA laws take effect, reducing Liberty for all.
I'm always on the lookout for patterns in the natural, and man-made world around me. And I am always thankful for my trusty iPhone 13 Pro which is always with me to capture intriguing patterns, since you can never know when something will catch the eye. Yesterday afternoon, I had a bit of shopping to …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #229: Perfect Patterns
My husband and I are fortunate to live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, surrounded on all sides by water, mountains, green fields, and spectacular landscapes. We are also fortunate to have been able to travel to many other places in this Greatest Country on God's Green Earth. Starting in our own neighborhood of Western Washington. …
Continue reading Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #227: Home, Sweet Home
I spotted this very unusual vehicle outside the Sprouts Farmers Market where I went this afternoon. It made me smile. What do you think? This is one great example of how it's a good idea to always have your phone with you, to capture those fleeting moments.
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