Osprey wants to sell me a $140 coffee brewing kit with carry case for my next camping trip.

I think I’ll stick with my cheap-ass single-cup pourover filter holder that clips to my pack. Or instant, when I’m feeling lazy.

“Life Could be a Dream”

long exposure of beach, rocks, and sea

“Reflections”

two western gulls on the beach

I didn't get any really great pictures of this bald eagle at the beach this morning, but this is at least a good one. #dailyphoto #oregon #beach #birdphotography

I didn't get any really great pictures of this bald eagle at the beach this morning, but this is at least a good one.

#dailyphoto #oregon #beach #birdphotography

Justice Department expands Trump settlement to cover his tax audits

Breathtaking corruption continues. In other news, sun rises in east.

This is where I should offer some note of hope, but honestly, I’m fresh out. I’m more than 50% sure at this point that the American experiment with representative democracy, liberty and justice for all is pretty much over.

“Trimming the Roses”

Deer grazing in a front yard

“Implied Fern”

black and white photo of a leaf backlit with the shadow of a fern

“Ookow”

One of the funniest flower names. And just fun to say.

Ookow. Ookow. Ookow.

“Shadow Plants”

fresh-cut log end with foliage shadows

The Steller's Jay, one of the more ornery local birds. #dailyphoto #oregon #eugeneoregon #birdphotography

The Steller's Jay, one of the more ornery local birds.

#dailyphoto #oregon #eugeneoregon #birdphotography