Oh, photo archives are a treasure. So many photos, and after a few years, some are completely new to me. I took that? Apparently I did, on a garden tour ten years ago. Here’s to July, and kitties, and sunshine!

A very relaxed orange kitty named Tully, basking in sun and summertime shadows

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I know I’m getting ahead of myself. In April at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, we will have tulips. Many tulips.

Many kinds of glorious tulips for sale in April in Seattle WA

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Here’s a little video clip of a January trip to Sonoma County, CA a few years ago. Scenic barn! Live oak! Birdsong!

And a still from the same scene. I wish you a scenic 2020.

Scenic barn with scenic shadows on Sanford Avenue, in West Sonoma county

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These cherry trees (?) are getting a head start, blooming on New Year’s Day in Seattle, Washington.

Pale pink tiny blossoms bloom on January 1 in Seattle

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Happy New Year! Health and abundance to you! May you see clearly in 2020 (naturally!) and may all your fondest dreams flower for you this year.

Bouquet of roses, orchids, calla lilies and more – for you!

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Happy Solstice! May the joyful return of the light bring you all you wish for.

Puffy clouds reflecting on the waters of Hood Canal, near Brinnon, Washington

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Is there anything more beautiful than a cloudless sunset sky? The softest lavender fading to golden brilliance.

Wires cross the sunset sky in Burien, WA

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A striking sky and water scene, just for a moment, at the overlook near my house. Actual color of the image!

Looks like rain is coming, from the overlook of Puget Sound at Normandy Park WA

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Let’s peek back into the bright part of the year, shall we?

Frilly pink petals of fragrant peony bouquet, with bud

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From the archives, a beautiful May day in Port Townsend, WA.

White sails on the blue water

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