Biography of Sky

These are actually from a few months ago, but they tell a story of this past month, too--rain and clouds, sun and wind...a lot of wind, it seems. And all kinds of light, including a little moonlight. Seems chilly, but today a hummingbird returned.

Happy Spring!

Suddenly a week of sunny days and warmer temps. The rains now nighttime showers. Things grow here all year, but blooms like this in our front yard say that spring is here.

Seven Ways of Looking at a Rainbow, Part I

I took these in December actually, but never got around to posting them all here.

Seven Ways of Looking at a Rainbow, Part 2

Progress?

Because of the light that day, I took some photos in this corner of the HSU campus last fall (top photo.) Little did I realize that by this spring, this view would no longer exist. I passed by again in May, and ongoing huge construction has torn much of it away. The big trees were still there, although pretty forlorn, but the little stream you can't quite see behind the bushes seemed to be gone. Then I noticed the odd effect of dead grass just inside the construction fence, and green outside it at the far edge. That's the second photo. But even that changed. The last time I went by, the inside grass was green, too.

Arcata Sunset Series 3

Arcata Sunset (series 2)

Winter Sunsets

Our so-far sunny winter also meant spectacular sunsets. More about this sunny winter in post below. BK photos.

Harry Potter Comes to Arcata

Young witches and wizards and interested muggles of all
ages gathered at Northtown Books in Arcata as the moment
approached--Friday at midnight, the latest and last of the
Harry Potter novels will go on sale--Harry Potter and the
Deathly Hallows. These photos suggest how Arcata
participated in a global phenomenon...

Harry Comes to Arcata

The line as midnight approaches goes to the end of the
block, and it will continue to be that long until well past
midnight..

Harry Comes to Arcata

The very first in line get chances to win prizes--keep your
eye on that young lady in pink...

Harry Comes to Arcata

They fill out their forms--the last step before the door opens!

Harry Comes to Arcata

Professor Snape makes sure your credit is good...

Harry Comes to Arcata

The Bewitching Hour has come---and the books are waiting!

Harry Comes to Arcata

You're greeted by Harry!...

Harry Comes to Arcata

...and of course, at last! The book!

Harry Comes to Arcata

Let the reading begin!

Harry in Arcata

Northtown's McGonagall conducts the raffle, floating
above the bookstore counter...

Harry in Arcata

Everyone checks their cards for the winner (including the cross-dressing
witch...)

Harry in Arcata

Virtue Rewarded! She wins Harry's scarf!