Depressing election results. Looks like I’m going to be “represented” on our County Commission by an anti-earth MAGA jerk.

At least voters are still voting to fund the library, so we can read about the good old days.

“CoastalReflection”

sea sky rocks beach

Osprey wants to sell me a $140 coffee brewing kit with carry case for my next camping trip.

I think I’ll stick with my cheap-ass single-cup pourover filter holder that clips to my pack. Or instant, when I’m feeling lazy.

“Life Could be a Dream”

long exposure of beach, rocks, and sea

“Reflections”

two western gulls on the beach

I didn't get any really great pictures of this bald eagle at the beach this morning, but this is at least a good one. #dailyphoto #oregon #beach #birdphotography

I didn't get any really great pictures of this bald eagle at the beach this morning, but this is at least a good one.

#dailyphoto #oregon #beach #birdphotography

Justice Department expands Trump settlement to cover his tax audits

Breathtaking corruption continues. In other news, sun rises in east.

This is where I should offer some note of hope, but honestly, I’m fresh out. I’m more than 50% sure at this point that the American experiment with representative democracy, liberty and justice for all is pretty much over.

“Trimming the Roses”

Deer grazing in a front yard

“Implied Fern”

black and white photo of a leaf backlit with the shadow of a fern