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This is where I share my creative self.

Picture a Day #320 – Black Friday Nature Walk

Posted on November 24, 2012 by joanienaz

I’m starting a new tradition. Instead of going shopping the day after Thanksgiving, take a walk in the woods, or any natural area. We hit a nature trail near our house, and had it all to ourselves. That is, until we … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #319 – Thanksgiving Blessings

Posted on November 23, 2012 by joanienaz

I feel fortunate to have enjoyed my Thanksgiving Day so thoroughly that I forgot to post to this blog. Although, it’s not the first time that I have skipped a day. My hope is that my readers spent the day … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #318 – The La Plata Mountains

Posted on November 21, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is the view at the end of the Big Al Trail on the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado. Hesperus Mountain is the highest peak in the La Plata Mountains, which are a part of the San Juan … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #317 – The Bluebird of Happiness

Posted on November 20, 2012 by joanienaz

I very much enjoyed my bird walk around the cabin early yesterday morning. The clouds parted and let enough sunlight through that a festival of birds careened about the landscape. I have been working on my National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) novel, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #316 – Tracking a Towhee

Posted on November 19, 2012 by joanienaz

I followed this Rufous-sided Towhee around the yard, taking pictures of other birds as it eluded me. At long last it came out of the bush where it had taken refuge with its pals, and I got this shot of … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #315 – Rooftop Visitor

Posted on November 18, 2012 by joanienaz

No, it’s not an early visit from Santa. It’s a Black Phoebe, hanging out on the neighbor’s roof, looking for a meal after the last storm.

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Picture a Day #314 – Between the Storms

Posted on November 18, 2012 by joanienaz

In between storm #2 and storm #3 this weekend in the Sierra foothills of northern California, I went outside to stretch my legs, and the birds were going nuts. This Song sparrow was the first shot I captured, but it … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #313 – Search for the Perfect Cookie Recipe

Posted on November 16, 2012 by joanienaz

My test kitchen has been the site of numerous recipe variations, searching for the perfect (in my humble opinion) oatmeal cookie. Today I produced another one. I do not use fancy gadgets. I am old school. I use wholesome ingredients … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #312 – In the Middle of Nevada

Posted on November 15, 2012 by joanienaz

Nevada is surprisingly picturesque, given its barren topography and harsh climate. A recent trip across the state on Highway 50 produced these photos, capturing a variety of topography and vegetation.

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Picture a Day #311 – A Lone Pine

Posted on November 14, 2012 by joanienaz

This image of a lone Pinon pine was taken near Highway 50 in the middle of Nevada on our recent fall trip. It makes me feel that anything is possible!