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Picture a Day #309 – The Last Leaves

Posted on November 12, 2012 by joanienaz

The last leaves on the tree are there for a reason. It is not yet their time to let go.

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Picture a Day #308 – A Message in the Forest

Posted on November 11, 2012 by joanienaz

On our recent trip to Colorado, we spent a day exploring on the San Juan National Forest north of Mancos, in the southwestern part of the state. We took a short hike, and then visited a fire lookout that is … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #307 – Back on the Road

Posted on November 10, 2012 by joanienaz

The weather is closing in, and fall is fading fast. There are signs that it is not giving up without a struggle, but the temperatures have plummeted here in the past week. I am thinking about the trip that we managed … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #306 – Teachable Moment

Posted on November 9, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday morning I substitute taught middle school students. I have been a middle school teacher for many years, but due to circumstances both within and beyond my control, I am, at the moment, unemployed. It had been over a year … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #305 – November Clouds

Posted on November 8, 2012 by joanienaz

Often there is a break in the weather at sunset. Here is the view from where I watch the clouds.

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Picture a Day #304 – Flower Power

Posted on November 7, 2012 by joanienaz

The nasturtiums in my garden are still going strong.

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Picture a Day #303 – Election Results

Posted on November 6, 2012 by joanienaz

Whether your candidates won or lost, I hope that you exercised your right to vote. Remember: if you don’t use it, you lose it!

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Picture a Day #302 – Falling Back to Summer

Posted on November 5, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday Californians “fell back” to Pacific Standard Time. Today we fell back further, from the middle of Fall to summer weather. It won’t last. Another cold front is on its way, and as the East Coast prepares to be slammed once more, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #301 – Evening Sky

Posted on November 4, 2012 by joanienaz

This is an image taken in western Utah at sunset, during our recent trip to Colorado.

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Picture a Day #300 – Not Another Oatmeal Cookie Recipe!

Posted on November 3, 2012 by joanienaz

OK, so I have a thing for oatmeal cookies. Someday I will write a cookbook full of oatmeal cookie recipes. For now, add this one to the list. Carrot Pineapple Oatmeal Cookies Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly … Continue reading →