“Thimbleberry”

An annoying trailside weed but the flowers are kinda pretty.

white flower with a yellow center

“Honeysuckle”

Cluster of orange flowers

We are hitting peak rhododendron season down here in the valley.

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“Cascades Morning”

The view from Rock Knob

Forested hills and low clouds

“Plant Fireworks”

On a happier note, took my new (0-to-me) OM-1 II out for its first hike today, and I’m pleased with the results. Now to claw my way up the learning curve on all its features. 568-page manual should keep me busy for a bit.

A closeup of a blackberry flower

Livin’ on the Edge just showed up on my speakers. Seems all too appropriate.

Fuck the Fifth Circuit.

I guess after the Supreme Court gutted the VRA they had a “hold my beer” moment.

This guy was hanging out about 100 yards from the Cascades Raptor Center. Possibly he had been visiting a friend.

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“Corny”

a field of corn lilies

“Moo”

cow parsnip foliage and flowers