Chehalem Pet Cemetery, Newberg Oregon

Pet cemeteries allow a furry family member to rest in peace without being dug up for a tree or shrub

Putting it on the map (or not)

A badly vandalized cemetery brings up the question of whether to map these out-of-the-way places.

It took some extra effort to find a pioneer cemetery tucked away in a grove of trees.

A Gorintō is a beautiful reminder of how we will all return to the elements eventually.

When your mind is racing frantically like a hamster on a wheel, “put a stick in it” and stop the spin.

Winter offers a unique opportunity to view the "bones" of mature, picturesque trees.

County tax assessors want their maps to be accurate too.

Having a sense of humor about what I don’t know is curing my imposter syndrome.

I need to take on only what I can maintain; know when to finish and when to walk away; and keep exploring new places and old things.

The beauty of the junk drawer is more than the utility of the clutter inside it.