While waiting for a shopping list this morning I wandered through the garden with the “macro” setting on my camera. Dozens of pink blossoms give hope to the prospect of a healthy apple crop. An interesting little fly must have been dozing, because he let me push my lens within centimeters of his wings. The beautiful leaves are from a hydrangea. The last shot might be a surprise … it’s a closeup of the prettiest dandelion I’ve seen in years (and I spend a LOT of time with dandelions!). Much more color to come, including my beautiful gardener friend’s gorgeous roses…
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.
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