Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
I took the photograph above in 2012. The barn was slowly collapsing into the earth. I followed it for years here through 2017. I recently took a look at what had become of it since then.
The ground has been scraped clear except for a cement pad in the distance.
I guess there are plans for the land. I’ll check back again to see if something new is planted in its place.
More fluffy cuteness. These ducklings were near a pond at Carrie Blake Park.
I spied this in Seattle last week, next to the business “Lincoln’s Towing.”
We spent a few days in Seattle last week, before the eruption of protests there. This was a pretty sight on Lake Union.
Our world in the U.S. seems more than a little crazy these days. I need distraction. Cute and fluffy will do.
I’m not making light of current events. Heaven knows: as I write this I’m struggling with serious anxiety and an ongoing knot in my stomach.
But, as I remind myself, life goes on.
There’s beauty in the world. And, if you look for it, cuteness.
This is the time of year to find iris in bloom in Sequim and Carrie Blake Park has a great display. I showed you a long shot of it the other day here.
There are gorgeous specimens on display.
They are massed to beautiful effect.
In the background of these shots are lavender bushes. They are just beginning to bud. July is lavender season in Sequim, the “Lavender Capital of North America.” Our annual Lavender Festival has been cancelled this year due to the pandemic. I don’t know if our local farms will be open for visitors but the lavender display at Carrie Blake should be very nice.
Who doesn’t love flowers? The peonies at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim have to be among the most beautiful I’ve seen.
The park has dozens of bushes of peonies. It was my good fortune that they were at a peak of splendor.
I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing so many different kinds before. They all were spectacular.
If you live in or near Sequim it’s well worth a trip to the garden at Carrie Blake. The peonies and iris are heavenly. If you can’t make it soon the next gorgeous displays will include lavender, roses, and, later, dahlias.
Tomorrow I’ll show you some of the iris.