Celebrating Through the Pacific Northwest
July 26, 2014 by margaretsmn
Ruth Ayres invites us the celebrate each week. Click over to her site Discover. Play. Build. to read more celebrations.
On Kim Douillard’s blog “Thinking Through My Lens,” she invites us to tell a story with images to the word through.
Today, on Celebration Saturday, I celebrate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. I am privileged to be here with my mother-in-law a respite from the heat of the south. My sister-in-law is our tour guide. Yesterday she led us on an informative tour of the flora of The Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island.
Here is my five-image story/poem from our day trip to Bainbridge Island.
Through the window of the ferry, we sail away from Seattle.
Through a forest of birches, rhododendron reflect on a passing stream.
Pacific angels send a breeze of salty healing air through my lungs to lighten my heart.
Even the root of the fallen hemlock becomes sculpture through God’s eyes.
Follow me through the Japanese Garden to discover gnomes among the moss and fairies in the trees.
Reflections on the Teche 
Nice! Looks like you are having a wonderful time. Have fun. XOXO Jen
Oh my, this is lovely. I first just looked at the pictures. Then went back and took in the words. So beautiful. What great way to soak up your experience.
Thank you so much for sharing.
So sad that you’re in my part of the world and I’m not there. How long are you staying in the Pacific NW?
In Seattle through Wednesday.
I’m out of town for another week. Let me know the next time you come to the Seattle area. I’d love to get together for a short chat.
Gorgeous! Being from Vancouver, I love celebrations of the Pacific NW!! Also love walking in Japanese Gardens.
What a great challenge. I’m so glad you shared it and linked to Kim’s blog. I would like to do more writing with the many photos I take.
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