Evening Sunset, Trinity County, California

The other night as I walked outside on the porch and I realized the sky had beautiful colors from the sunset. I took these photographs.

Italian Recipe- Cheesy Bakes Eggplant & Caesars Salad

The other night we prepared this recipe that we got from Mary. Thanks Mary, it was delicious! Cheesy Baked Eggplant, and we also had Caesar's Salad, and old favorite of mine. I made the Caesar's by scratch with anchovy paste. At first I was not pleased with it but once it was tossed with the salad and parmesean it was actually quite delicious.

Wild Flowers and Weeds on Trinity River

These are all wild flowers.

Quote of the Week - Ralph Waldo Emerson

"The first wealth is health."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Canyon Creek, Junction City, California

One of my favorite places to go and swim is Canyon Creek in Junction City, it is easy to get to and usually there are not too many people, especially on the weekdays. The water here is so pretty, fresh and clear. It is truly beautiful.

Trinity River, Summer Day in July 2009

On 4th of July after the parade I went down to the river to relax, with my cousins daughter and Lily. It was very hot and the water was ice cold. Takes your breath away, when you go underwater. It is the most refreshing! These two photographs I took after wading out into the middle of the river.

Hibiscus Flowers, Summer Day

These flowers are absolutely gorgeous. They are one of my favorites, Hibiscus.

Moon in the Morning

Yesterday morning I saw the moon was still out above the mountain. Shortly after taking these photographs the moon had descended below the western mountain. I love how the moon looks when in blue skies.

Fawns on the Trinity River

These two little fawns were near the river, their mother was close by eating. They were very cute when they saw their mother and ran towards her. They saw me and sat down again.

Trinity River, Lewiston

This was at a friends on the Trinity River, upriver near Lewiston, Bucktail Access I believe it is called.

Moon Rising, 4th of July, Lewiston, CA

On the 4th of July the moon was rising over a mountain in Lewiston, CA.

Wild Flowers on the Trinitiy River

These photographs were taken in early June, although I am just posting them now. Blackberries are almost past the blooming stage now.

4th of July orange glow

4th of July, Independence Day 2009

Happy 4th of July Everyone!!! Hope everyone is having a great day! Remember to appreciate what freedoms and rights we stand for in the United States of America.

BMX Races, 4th of July, Weaverville, CA

Went to Lowdown Park this morning to check out the kids in the BMX races. Very cute the little bike riders! It was a nice little even, no major injuries, so that is a plus! All the kids and even the parents did a great job in the races!

Quote

"A woman knows the face of the man she loves as a sailor knows the open sea."

Honore de Balzac

4th of July, Weaverville, CA, Destruction Derby

The 4th of July in Weaverville, CA is a week long celebration usually. They have already set up the fair and concessions in the Lowden Park. These are pictures from the Destruction Derby in years past. You have not experience 4th of July in Weaverville until you have experienced the Destruction Derby. It is very exciting!