Lake House

We were at the coast again this weekend. This shot was taken Saturday morning looking west on Smith Lake south of Rockaway Beach. After I got out of the car to take some photos a frog started croaking in the foreground. Soon another one started, then another and within a few minutes about four of them treated me to a concert.

X's in the Sky

(Sauvie Island Bridge just west of Portland)

Tropical Light Boxes

(Near Cabo San Lucas, MX)

Fruit of the Vine

I pass by this vineyard outside of Rickreall, Oregon once a month.  It has many faces depending on the time of year, position of the sun and the weather.  I've not stopped in the past to take photos but decided to yesterday afternoon.

The grapes look immature at this point but that will hopefully change soon. Last month was one of the wettest months of May we've had on record.  The forecast for June looks wet too. Hopefully the vineyards will get some warm dry weather soon.

Converging Lines

While walking into the Portland VA Hospital yesterday I looked down this opening between two parking structures.  The converging lines and blocks of shade caught my attention.

I'm not sure which version is best.

Ever Feel Overwhelmed with Busyness?

Sometimes the busyness of life can feel overwhelming.  Too much work and not enough time.  Just the communication technology alone that we have demands a certain amount of our time each day.  Add to that the hours for family, work, to-do lists, and it can feel like there isn't time for just relaxing.

The reality is, work always gets done in due time.  Family time, though, slips away too fast and we don't get those moments back. Taking regular time to relax and to especially be with family is important.  So important it should be a priority.

At times we're busy like a bee.  And we're so focused on the work we can miss the fact that we're surrounded with flowers.

Now She Knows Why Dogs Like to do This!

I hope this isn't cheating but I didn't take this photo.  Our oldest granddaughter took this of her sister using my wife's cell phone camera.