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  • The Kindness of Strangers

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    http://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_prompt/the-kindness-of-strangers/ When was the last time a stranger did something particularly kind, generous, or selfless for you? Tell us what happened! This post is in response to the prompt above from the WordPress editors: I live full-time in an older RV. At the moment, I’m parked near two different north/south 13,000′ mountain ranges (probably 15…

  • Sunsets!

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    Sunsets have always attracted me. Some people are totally oblivious to the beauty that’s presented in Technicolor on the biggest screen in the world, but it gives me such a rush; partly because there’s such a limited time to photograph it, and partly because I’m gasping with rapture because of the beauty before me. Not…

  • Eastern Sierras

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    The weather has changed toward winter, and the proof is in the mountains. A hike at 8,000′ to catch the aspens before leaf fall and then just a week later, the change was profound. The sunny, happy yellow abounds in the mountains; not too many other colors like on the East Coast. When hiking around…

  • A Big Thank You!

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    Since it is our custom in the good old USA to be polite: please know I appreciate your time and effort as you’ve ‘liked’, commented, or followed my blog. Since being chosen as an Editor’s Choice for Freshly Pressed (WordPress’s term for Editor’s Choice), I’ve been amazed at the sheer number of responses. Over 1,800…

  • Abundant Wildflowers

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    Much to my surprise in this dry desert of California, there are a great many beautiful wildflowers. In the hot valley, not so much, but in the higher elevations they are quite amazing. I’ve been spending a few minutes here and there identifying, but not finding everything, so not all the photos are labeled. I…

  • Earthquake Country!

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    I traveled to Mammoth Mountain last week and have only just scratched the surface of the many sights there. Since its been 100 degrees and higher for 4 weeks now in the valley, going up to the higher elevations is a treat since its so much cooler. My first visit was to the ranger station…