Yellow jacket busy at work.
Floribunda Rose
We have a Floribunda rose in our rainwater garden. The richness of the red tone of the flower has been elusive to me. A couple of my efforts posted here, with different backgrounds.
Rose, as a name, has been a thread in my family. My maternal grandmothers name was Rose, our daughter’s middle name is Rose as is her daughter. Rose was the name of the mid-wife who helped deliver our daughter.
Pedestrian and Cyclist
Pedestrian and cyclist in the Pioneer Square area of Seattle. Triangle- topped building in background is Smith Tower. The Smith Tower, at one time, was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.
Odd Place for this
A children’s playground set seems like an odd place to make this appeal. Spotted in Lincoln Park, Seattle, north playground.
Large Lens, Painting or ?
Our grandaughter, Madeleine, standing behind a large lens on the playground set at Lincoln Park, near our home. This image, on one level, looks like a very old photo or painting hanging on a wall. Well, maybe my imagination is getting the better of me? What do you see?
Ferry on Puget Sound
Ferry making the run between Fauntleroy and Vashon Island.
Must be 1984
Ad seen on side of Metro bus in Seattle. I’m not sure riding a large, articulated diesel bus would be a green experience.
#2
I’m not sure if the tagger was attempting to incorporate the legitimate #2 into his/her work. At any rate I don’t get it?
Rose and Rose To Be
Rose to be and a rose. From the rose plant adjacent to our rainwater garden.
Squirrel
This seems to be the year for wildlife in our backyard. We have quite a few birds that dine regularly at our two feeders, a pair of crows nesting in our cedar tree about 20 feet up and at least a half a dozen squirrels passing by for food and frivolity. The crows are driving us nuts in the way they are protecting their nest, constantly squawking when we come out the back door. The squirrels eat most of the bird food and what they leave the raccoon eats as he/she roams through at night. One of our cats is constantly skulking about in hopes of snaring a bird or squirrel. Never a dull moment.
Lichen
Lichen growing on our lilac tree. 
RV on Steroids
Spotted this RV in our neighborhood this week. The cab is made by Volvo, but I don’t know who made the living quarters. Maybe the second unit or trailer is used to haul a vehicle? Peeking through the cab I could see living quarters in the first unit. Conspicuous consumption?
Macro Stem Redux
Another macro view. Obviously I enjoy this view too much!
Macro View of Stem
A view of another flower in the stem area.
Pinwheel II
Reflective contours in motion. I thought a second visit to the pinwheel would be fun.
Candy Corn Vine
One of three plants/vines I planted in a hanging basket this Spring. This vine is called a Candy Corn. Kind of resembles the sugary version.
Pinwheel
Spinning pinwheel in a flower pot on our deck.
No Trendsetters Here
Vacant alley in downtown Seattle.
Trendsetters here?
My quest for understanding a trendsetter and where they may currently reside is still ongoing. I doubt a ‘trendsetter’ would hang out in this location.
Flowering Chive
We have one large chive that I tend to forget about. We do snip pieces
off for cooking every so often, but I don’t think I am supposed
to let it go to flower. The flowers are pretty, though.
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