I’ve been sitting with the bees at the rosemary bush. I was getting worried because I’ve seen so few of them this spring. Today there are three here and I’ve been telling them how much I appreciate them! #delusionalhope #savethebees
Close up shot of lilac blossoms! Tons of them. Some are fully bloomed and a few are still buds; the buds are a darker shade of purple.
Lilacs. The scent is heavenly! First time trying enfleurage. #flowerfriends #lilacs #blooming #delusionalhope
The small remnant of sort of bush is in the shape of the ASL sign for “I love you,” surrounded by green grasses
This dried remnant wanted to say I love you. #delusionalhope #earthday2025 #healthelandhealthepeople
Rocky beach with the water and snow-capped mountains in the background
Rocky beach with the water and snow-capped mountains in the background
Folks have hung holey oyster shells on the branches of this tree
Folks have hung holey oyster shells on the branches of this tree
Low tide at the Hood Canal. #waterspirits #mountainfriends #seashells #seashellsintrees #delusionalhope
Whisper your troubles to the water and see what happens.
Low tide at the Hood Canal.
#waterspirits #delusionalhope
Closeup of a pinkish anemone bloom with several long outer petals, smaller petals surround the stamen
Closeup of the inside of an open red tulip, the center is yellow and features a few black stamen
Closeup of a star-shaped periwinkle flower
A blue feather from a California Scrub Jay in the grass. First time I’ve ever found one and can’t take it home due to bird flu fear 😭
Treasures from today’s walk. Embracing a pace of gratitude with openness to abundance and moments of joy. #delusionalhope #flowerfriends #feathers
Close up of small, dark purple lilac buds are starting to open, surrounded by green leaves and buds that will hopefully be more lilac blooms
I believe these will be lilacs of some sort. It’s important to have things to look forward to these days—and to remember that the spirits of our plant relatives are resilient and reciprocal. May we tend our community with love. #delusionalhope #takeanap #keepgoing
A close up of a white trillium flower (three triangular petals) with yellow stamen three leaves
Came across this beautiful trillium aaaaalmost in full bloom today. #flowerfriends #delusionalhope
A cluster of very pink Red Flowering Currant flowers
Close up of light pink blossoms- I believe these are cherry of some variety
Close up of a little dark eyed junco who I think is sick or injured 😞
Our plant and bird relatives are bringing their beauty in the midst of this dystopian chaos. Thank you 💞❤️🩹
#birdfriends #flowerfriends #delusionalhope
A bright pink salmonberry flower and a closed bud
A bright pink salmonberry flower and bud, lit by the sun from behind
A bright periwinkle flower surrounded by green leaves and moss
A white flower- can periwinkles be white?!
I didn’t find any mushroom friends today in the forest, but I did find other beings I love and adore…
#flowerfriends #delusionalhope
Shades of blue water, sky, and snow-capped mountains
Blue-green water with some white foamy waves, Olympics in the far background against the sky
Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. #delusionalhope
A close-up of white Indian Plum flowers with their leaves, a stem, and several buds waiting to open
Spring. I didn’t get a picture of the Eagle friend who flew right above me, but her season is now here.
#flowerfriends #eaglemedicine #delusionalhope
Several lilacbush flowers growing out of a rocky crevice. They have four purple petals and a small yellow center.
Purple lilacbush flower, close up. Four purple petals surround a small yellow center.
We keep growing even in between a rock and a hard place. #delusionalhope #flowerfriends #justkeepswimming #butalsotakeanap
Green moss hangs from a short tree branch
The sun and its rays are shining through the branches of tall trees in the forest
Looking up at the oddly curved branches of a very tall tree
Sun rays through tall, skinny trees in the forest
Spring is coming but the days are still dark and weepy. Trying to absorb good energy to keep going. #delusionalhope #treefriends #maytheforestbewithyou
Blue sky and water with large boulders in the foreground along the beach at Saltwater State Park the other day. There’s some cool fog hiding the Olympic mountains as well, and some seagulls in the water.
Two white crocus flowers blooming, their centers are yellow and so pretty!
Signs of Spring. These are dark, dark days… we must continue to look for the glimmers of light and love that shine around us. Especially when we can’t see through our tears. Hold on to delusional hope… #flowerfriends #stateparksareawesome #delusionalhope
