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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There was a marvelous light-art show in the Cactus House at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle the other night.

Cactus and succulents illumated at Iluna Flora event at the Conservatory

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A gardening friend made a Halloween lunch for our group. So festive!

A rainbow of dishes add a colorful touch to this Halloween/Thanksgiving table setting

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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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I’d heard about these black petunias and finally saw them in person. Truly black, surprisingly pretty, almost iridescent. I believe they call the variety Black Mamba.

Black Mamba petunias on my friend Cindy’s deck

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My first visit to Bellevue Botanical Garden this week.

Purple Dutch irises at the perennial path

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Before yesterday’s thunderstorms (not too common in the Seattle area), the clouds were getting ready.

Frilly, feathery clouds advance ahead of a big storm front

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For your enjoyment, pink tulips in a bouquet.

Pale pink and white tulips and their graceful stems

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The same talented friend with the flowery deck (see 2 posts just below) also quilts. If only one photo is showing, click on Sara’s Fave Photos Blog above to see a few more.

Crazy quilt colorfully decorates a bed with black wrought iron

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This is the sight that greeted us New Year’s Day morning in our backyard, south of Seattle WA.

No wind creates a beautiful snow scene

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