Lilac blossoms in my own back yard

When I Was Young Thinking

In the 1950s, childhood memories of playing near lilac bushes highlight innocence, imagination, and the lessons learned about nature and faulty thinking.
pinweed Erodium cicutarium; photo by Sheri Edwards

Sand’s Pink Carpet

A visit to Crescent Bay revealed a beautiful pink blanket of wildflowers, prompting a haiku about pinweed's striking beauty.
eagles soaring in the clouds / Sheri42

Voices E Pluribus Unum

The poem advocates for freedom of speech and assembly, emphasizing non-violence and unity in democratic expression.
a rough path up the hill sparsely bounded by pink wildflowers; Crescent Bay

Less Traveled

At Crescent Bay, a tough path fosters mindfulness, revealing beauty like Phlox longifolia and inspiring creativity.
Steamboat Rock State Park

Gas Prices

Steamboat Rock State Park was once a favorite walking spot, now too far due to high gas prices.
tiny desert yellow daisy wildflower top view; by Sheri Edwards

Tiny Desert Yellow Daisy

On hillsides, arrowleaf balsamroot blooms, while the barren shrub-steppe floor contrasts with the beauty of tiny desert yellow daisies, revealing nature's resilience and charm.
meadow in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest by Sheri Edwards

It Is Coming

The post highlights the beauty of public lands in Washington State, warning against their potential sale to private interests that could harm the environment...
Western Brown Racer at Crescent Bay

Encounter

A dog is distracted by a marmot while I walk by a lake, leading to an encounter with a brown snake, capturing feelings of...
Grand Coulee Dam Columbia River Nature's Weather System photography by Sheri Edwards

Amazing Earth

The author reflects on the Grand Coulee Dam, highlighting the balance between human engineering and nature, urging collective responsibility for Earth's future.
Washington Flats in April, 2026 by Sheri Edwards

Earth’s Verdant Spring

The post celebrates the freshness of spring's green landscape, urging action to preserve Earth's natural beauty before it's too late.
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