Crocheted Interlock Scarf by Claire Gregory

Got one of my auction goodies (only waiting on one more). This will be a gift for my DIL one day. Thanks, Claire!!!!!

24% illuminated waxing crescent moon in my view from the deck.

After a truly wonderful girls' trip to Rocky Mtn. Nat'l Park (pics to come someday), I'm back home to my moon muse from the deck. #moon #viewfromthedeck

Elk in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Snow on the high peaks is n Rocky Mountain National Park.

Another gorgeous day in #RMNP

Another gorgeous day in #RMNP.

Night sky in RMNP. Damn this is a good photo trip! #nightsky #rmnp

Male and female bluebirds on "Deer Ridge Jct 1 Mile" sign in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Mr. & Mrs. Bluebird #RMNP #bluebirds

3 moose

1 moose

1 moose

1 moose

Today was another one for the books. #rmnp #moose

Made it up to Rocky Mtn Natl Park with Lora. Already having one hell of a photo safari. It’s breeding season and the wildlife is busy!

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APR. 13th 2026
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Common merganser pair of ducks

Common merganser pair

Blue heron on rock in river facing left.

Blue heron near riverbank with full mirror image in the water.

Blue Heron

Birding with my BFF in Colorado. #muteswans

Rather reminds me of Stede in @nymsshadow.bsky.social's From the Ashes. 😉 archiveofourown.org/works/548399...

Hell, we ALL deserve better than CBS.

Listening to some vintage Zappa tonight, and the theme seems to be genitals...gotta love Frank. 😉

4 elk across the meadow in the view from my deck.

Elk in the meadow tonight. #viewfromthedeck #elk

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APR. 9th 2026
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Grape hyacinths grow wild in our little mountain paradise yard.

The peonies are coming up about a month early this year.

The flowers around the yard are about a month ahead this year. #grapehyacinth #peonies

Comfortable office chairs are pricey, but oh so worth it. When I moved to a remote location and began working from home in 1999, I bought the same kind of office chair I had at my office. It was $500 then, and I still have it today and love it...it was worth every dang penny.

Goldfinch on finch feeder with his back to the camera - he's nearly in full summer colors already.

Goldfinch on finch feeder facing to the right - he's nearly in full summer colors already.

The goldfinches are damn near in full summer color, and it's only April 9. #viewfromthedeck #goldfinches

That gorgeous fic is one of my very favorites, and I've re-read it so many times!!! I. CANNOT. WAIT!!!!!!!

So good!!!

Nice! They are giving “Liquid Gold.” And now excuse me while go re-read that masterpiece. 🐝🍯

Rocky Plushie | Project Hail Mary Rocky collector plush from Project Hail Mary featuring the Eridian engineer in a soft 8 inch design, perfect for fans of the story and collectible displays.

Have y'all seen this?! I haven't seen PHM yet, but from what y'all are saying, I probably need this guy. shopstands.com/products/roc...

I had a Schwann's guy that invited himself into my house on a hot day, then sat down on the couch and took off his socks and shoes to "cool off." That could go so many ways, but with me it went "get the hell outa my house NOW!" However, there are some good AU paths there....

Moon Muse (taken from my deck since 2013) · Jul 21, 2013 – Dec 30, 2019 📸 Shared album · Tap to view!

I am slowing putting some of my favorite moon shots into one album. It will be an ongoing update. photos.app.goo.gl/BbZyYhYiYb4J...

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Moonrise.

Moonrise.

Moonrise.

Moon risen.

Last night the moon rose just after midnight, making it one hell of a gorgeous beginning to Easter Sunday. That moon, she's my god, and I love catching her rise. #moon #moonrise #viewfromthedeck