PEEKING IN ANTICIPATION

 

Last evening was the annual holiday concert at the school my grandson here in Seattle attends. I was so impressed....most of the players in the orchestra (he plays the trumpet) had only begun to learn an instrument in September and did a smashing job.  And hats off of course to the instructors as well!  These girls were peeking before the performance out to see how big the audience was....and it was a full house.

MOSS in the EMERALD CITY

 Given that Seattle and this part of Washington are prone to wetness, I've always admired the variety of moss and lichens. I love the various shades of green, texture....  Not a surprised that Seattle is dubbed The Emerald City.

CLASSIC VIEW PART II

 A short while back I uploaded a similar photo from the same viewpoint.  This one was taken around 9 a.m. before strong light hit. I don't even care if strong light hits Seattle; it had been so rainy.

BELLEVUE BOTANICAL GARDEN

 Bellevue is a city adjacent to Seattle and so last night I was treated to a visit to their own Botanical Garden, all decked out in a jaw-dropping array of lights. 

OLD-SCHOOL ICE CUBES

 

I am a thrift shop junkie and was thrilled yesterday to find these vintage ice cube trays that sell online for $20+.  These were two for $4.00.

They each make 18 big and long-lasting cubes and the trays are opened with such a safisfying crrruuunch.

SKYWATCH- Crows by the needle

 Gloom, gloom is what Seattle's weather has been and will continue through the weekend.

See other skies on SKYWATCH.

BERRIES IN THE RAIN

 

Not sure what these berries are...but I loved the color and reflections.

PAPERWHITE NARCSSUS

 Paperwhite narcissus is native to the Mediterranean region, but grows very well here in Seattle...indoors.  I think this plant on my daughter's shelf is happy it is not outside in the cold and endless rain we've  been experiencing. 

Mother Nature's Still Life

 Mother Nature arranged this.

LOTS OF DOE

There were four doe near her, but only got a good shot of this one. On San Juan Island, Washington.

 

A MAN AND HIS BIRD

 My friends  here on San Juan Island tell me this fellow and his bird are frequent visitors to this cafe where we had breakfast.