December 31, 2017 by Martha

Moving assistance ~

For the taking, 8:10 AM, December 31, 2017

Observe the process of the Harper St. elves as they take all kinds of things that aren’t bound for NYC off our hands (note times of the photographs in their captions). Between the photo above and the photo below, we decided to put out more stuff!

Going fast, 10:10 AM December 31, 2017

Getting down there, 1:30 PM, December 31, 2017

And …. the remains of the day! We’ll put these items out again along with more stuff — either tomorrow or next weekend.

Quitting time, 5:00 PM December 31, 2017

December 30, 2017 by Martha

A variation on a theme ~

Peach-colored lanterns, December 30, 2017

These pale lanterns are growing very near the ones featured in a post of almost a year ago (here). That post includes a link to a photo of a brighter-colored variety.

December 29, 2017 by Martha

Flown south again ~

Aerial view of San Francisco, December 29, 2017

From snowy but sunny Boise via very dark and rainy Portland to sunny and balmy San Francisco–on waves of happy yuletide memories!

December 28, 2017 by Martha

Sun making an effort ~

Pale sun, 10:25 AM, 23 degrees, December 28, 2017

The morning sun’s effort at burning through the overcast was ultimately successful!

December 28, 2017 by Martha

Cuteness ~

Cute AND cozy, December 27, 2017

Super cute and convenient nest for a few days’ stay in Boise ~

December 26, 2017 by Martha

A good day’s journey ~

Dawn through stained glass, 7:30 AM December 26, 2017

From the Oakland airport airtrain station just as the sun was rising … to a cozy cottage in north Boise near dusk … now for yuletide cheer! 🙂

View from the kitchen sink, 4:20 PM December 26, 2017

December 25, 2017 by Martha

Winter bloom ~

Pink-streaked petals, December 25, 2017

A pretty variety of flowers, just coming out on a tree along today’s walk … I wonder what it is? Hmmm … it seems like it (the tree) could be a Star Magnolia (after consulting this site here). Also: Merry Christmas!