At the Green Rest Stop

Iguana-Mazatlan, Mexico. He was really easy to see. He must have been in that little open space getting warm. It was rainy and chilly on this particular morning.

Photo by: Copyright © 2009 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved.

At the Literary Cafe

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.  ~Charles W. Eliot

Photo by: Copyright © 2009 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved.

Books are my best friends on rainy days, and faithful companions when I travel.

I tend to take poetry when I travel. What do you take?

At the Muir Beach Cafe

 In every walk with Nature one receives more than he seeks.
~ John Muir

Copyright © 2010 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved.

Spent some of the afternoon at Muir Beach just north of San Francisco. The weather was gray, windy, and chilly. The sun didn't burn through the clouds and there was this gorgeous pink and golden light on the horizon.
It was like a sunrise at mid-day. The woman in the shot had the best seat on the cliff.

I go to Nature...

I go to Nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more. ~ John Burroughs

Copyright © 2010 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved.

I went hiking this morning up to Steven Springs Loop Trail. This Oak is along the Cora Older Trail. The sky was gorgeous once the fog began to burn off.
I saw a half dozen quail peaking at the grass. I heard the clip, clop of horses with riders, and the wind of the distant freeway as it rose up from the valley, birds some squawking, others singing, the rustle of little lizards in the bushes, the quick report of shotguns as I got higher and closer to the Rod & Gun club, the strained lungs of a mountain biker who past me, but still had breath enough to greet me.
Near the end of my journey I saw two coyotes on the hill above me hiding in the trees. They were listening to the quail. They changed position several times, but always stayed behind the tree cover. Sadly I didn't get a clear view so no photo of them today.

It was a wonderful hike.

Go Forth!

Go forth under the open sky,
   and listen to Nature's teachings.
               -William Cullen Bryant

 Photo by: Copyright © 2009 Deborah M. Zajac. All Rights Reserved.

Roger Ebert Picks...

Best Movies of the decade.

I've only seen one on his list. No Country for Old Men.

How many did you see?

http://www.armchaircommentary.com/2010/01/best-movies-decade-roger-ebert.html

Heirloom, Cherry, or Plum Anyone

Territorial Seed Company has issued their Spring Seed Catalog. I haven't grown tomatoes in eons.
For those that grow your own you check this out: I'll just get mine at the Farmer's Market.

http://www.aldenteblog.com/2010/01/seeds-catalogs-are-now-sprouting.html

Photo by: Melissa A.Trainer-Al Dente Amazon Blogs

For French Toast Lovers

These are so rich and decadent I'd make them for Sunday brunches, birthdays, and occasions that call for special breakfasts. I have one French toast lover I know would like these. For the recipe go here:

http://tinyurl.com/ydpsku5

Photo by: "Copyright @2010 Leslie Kelly"

Blue Moon Rest Stop

Dec. 31, 2009 was a Blue Moon. What's a Blue Moon you ask?  Well it's an extra full moon in the cycle.
Here's Wikipedia's explanation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_moon

Here's my shot taken last night after the clouds cleared. Boring! There wasn't anything interesting around her or under her when I shot this. She was high in the Eastern sky.Stats:  f/14, 1/250s, ISO 200, 280mm, Spot Metered in Manual Mode,  and handheld. Using my Nikkor 70-300mm VR. Click inside the photo to view large.

"Copyright © 2009 Deborah M. Zajac"

"Blue Moon I saw you standing alone..."

Car Lust- 1957 It Was A Very Good Year

Is this cute or what! Let your hair down and cruise down memory lane.

"Copyright That Car Guy (Chuck)"

http://www.carlustblog.com/2009/12/1957-it-was-a-very-good-year.html