Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Small Stone - 31 - The End
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Small Stone - 30 - Bear Scratch Tree
On a recent hike close to home, we came upon a bear scratch tree. Bears use trees to mark territory and also to scratch their backs. They both bite and claw the tree. This marking was new because the sap was still bleeding where the bear had damaged the bark. We've seen paw prints and scat on our property but so far this summer, haven't seen a bear. The new tree marking makes us more alert to predators roaming where we roam. Black bears usually try to avoid conflict. I've had several close encounters, and the bears never showed aggression, though in one instance a huge male bear was too close and too curious. I don't want to encounter a mother with cubs. I like seeing bears, but only when I'm inside and they're outside.
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Monday, July 29, 2024
Small Stone - 29 - Survival (Not Necessarily of the Fittest)
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Small Stone - 28 - Straightforward
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Small Stone - 27 - Undaunted
Fireweed is setting the hillsides ablaze. It makes a statement:
Friday, July 26, 2024
Small Stone - 26 - The Whole Picture
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Small Stone - 24 - Chiffonade
The word "chiffonade" came into my mind.
Have I ever used the word previously?
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Small Stone - 23 - Intricate
Monday, July 22, 2024
Small Stone - 22 - Traditions
They become part of family lore.
It feels good to be needed.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Small Stone - 21 - Who Are You?
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Small Stone - 20 - Bounty
We can't grow tomatoes or basil outside at high altitude. Our nights remain too cool. I resort to an indoor basil plant and store-bought heirloom tomatoes. I diligently water the basil plant 2 times a day. We love a salad of sliced tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Even though not from my garden, it tastes like summer's bounty.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Small Stone - 18 - Rain
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Small Stone - 17 - Calm
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Small Stone - 16 - Books
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Monday, July 15, 2024
Small Stone - 15 - Blooming
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Small Stone - 14 - Details
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