The week started with quotes, recollections and celebrations around the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. a man of faith who was “all in” on changing the world that he lived in, the country that we share, for the better. It amazes me how many people twist his words to benefit their own positions. He spoke of justice yet some of those who quote his words provide privilege to some and condemn others. He spoke of equality yet some who use his words promote racism, the superiority of people of one color over those who are considered a different color.
Continue reading “I Have Dreams”
With Fall comes changes in the colors that God’s nature puts on display. Continue reading “Fall Colors”
We visited a local artisan this afternoon who was hosting their annual Fall Open House. Typically this Open House is more about the pottery and craft items but today we saw some nice plantings as well. Continue reading “Fall Sightings”
Shopping at the garden nurseries in Portland this time of year is like walking through an explosion of color. Today we needed to get out of the house and walk around. If you need to walk around you might as well do it among color that stands out. Continue reading “Nursery Shopping”
The cherry trees have been blooming for over a week now. With the recent winds we have had many of the blossoms have fallen to the ground. Continue reading “The Cherry Trees are Blooming”
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