Rainbows are so exciting to see. They appear, and then they are gone, but leave you feeling happy for a long time.

November rainbow

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Roses against a sunny summer sky.

Double Delight roses blooming in July in my garden

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From a trip to the Cloisters in New York City, exactly two years ago; such a peaceful place.

Tree shadows against an arched walkway with a tile roof in the Cloisters in NYC

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Looking through the archives for some sunshine, found this one of magnolia branches against the sky, taken one April day. You’re welcome.

Brilliant sunshine shines through early magnolia buds and flowers

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Who doesn’t love sunsets?

Clouds streaked with red above Vashon Island, in Puget Sound from Des Moines shore

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Gotta love the colors of autumn.

Brilliant fall colors light up the October landscape even in the Pacific Northwest

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Visited the Gothic Revival Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown, NY, on the Hudson River. Naturally, I was particularly interested in the rose garden. Just this once, I am including FOUR photos in this post.

The Lyndhurst Mansion, commonly called “The Castle”

Lyndhurst dining room, decorated for Halloween (a very big thing in Tarrytown, NY)

View of the gazebo in the rose garden at Lyndhurst

Roses blooming at Lyndhurst

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We went camping, and the weather was gorgeous.

Fir needles in the sunlight, Coho Campground

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Recent wildfires have made our Seattle sky so smoky. The moon is almost full, and so red (even redder than this photo), high in the sky.

Red moon in a smoky sky in Seattle tonight

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A few weeks ago when the skies were so smoky from Canadian wildfires, there were some beautiful moments.

Three birds flying low over the calm waters of Puget Sound, Washington

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