Leopard slug
I didn’t realize there is such variety in slugs. This one is commonly called a leopard slug. https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/…/identifi…/common-species#klinelinepark#vanwa
I didn’t realize there is such variety in slugs. This one is commonly called a leopard slug. https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/…/identifi…/common-species#klinelinepark#vanwa
dormant tree, dead leaves, moss entrapped branches catching early afternoon sun, already partial shade, hip hurts, labored pace, stop to sit on bench, greeting passersby, always a smile with “hi” Sunday walks, the couples, the babies, the dogs, One social 6 yr old on a electric mini-bike stops to show me the special “Fox” insignia
It is the little things, like A serene late to mid-afternoon walk, After a chilled morning of soft continuous rain, The serendipitous meeting of “Karen” in Chuck’s parking lot. Who knew that my offer to return her grocery cart (saving her the return trip) would lead to an hour and a half conversation, so full
On the return half of this walkIn the afternoon, after life slipped in this morningIn a day that has been idyllic since wakingBefore sunrise, as a start, and now Maybe it’s the low southern angle of the sunRealizing that this forest filled profusion of leavesSurrounding me, not only change color with the coolThey dance on
heaven scent after the rain I can walk for miles and tell you when I’m under a pine with my eyes closed #klinelinepark #vanwa
Good time to remember as Hurricane Helene bears down on Fla. Project 2025 plans to close the National Hurricane Center. To all my Florida friends, and my Alma Mater USF, I am hoping you weather this storm, we have your back, hoping the flood barriers hold.
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