June 30, 2009

Snoozing Mallard


Too hot to do anything but sleep.

June 29, 2009

112 in the Shade


Steve came upon this panting coyote last night around 8:00. It was 112 degrees, breaking the record for Folsom (paper actually recorded temperature at 114; we believe it). We're hoping for a little relief today. And maybe a glass of iced tea.

June 20, 2009

Early Flockers


Still hunkered; just started chapter four of novel, and am editing short story for Squaw. Meanwhile, nice pic of Steve's to share -- house finches near the 'hood. SPT says they are done nesting, and although it's early, they appear to be flocking for fall.

June 5, 2009

Donner und Blitzen!


The blogs will become less frequent for a while, as I've begun writing a new novel, "Old Will Road," the first chapter of which was featured as a Story of the Week in Narrative's May issue. I'll continue posting Steve's photos from time to time -- this one taken Wednesday evening, when we'd scheduled a camping trip to Grover Hot Springs, but later cancelled due to inclement weather.

This shot is looking north from our upstairs bedroom window.