Happiness is pretty simple: someone to love, something to do, something to look forward to. Rita Mae Brown

I was at Bi-Mart on Shaff Rd. yesterday, and they had some tulips out for sale. I didn’t have my DSLR camera on me, so I took today’s photo with my cell phone camera. It’s pretty amazing what those things can do nowadays. The post

It’s been almost a YEAR since I talked about fine fil-ums. Jeepers. It’s not as though I haven’t seen any, either. I spend so much time with Netflix that I consider it a BFF. Anyhoo, here we go… Advanced Style profiles the oft ignored, yet completely marvelous style of New York women over the age [&#

In my ongoing effort to make the colder parts of the country jealous of my area’s unseasonably warm weather, I bring you: tree blossoms. I had to really look, but I spotted a tree along 10th Ave. sporting some blossoms, and despite the wind, I managed to get this photo of two cute little flowers. […] T

My friend Jeff reminded me this gorgeous tree on the corner of 2nd Ave. and Marion St. was about to bloom the other day, so I went by yesterday to get some photos. Above the whole tree, and below is a couple of the blossoms. The flowers point upward, so I wasn’t able to get […] The post

Most of us reading EmptyEasel would probably identify ourselves as either hobby artists or professional artists. Hobby artists create art for the sheer joy of creation. Sales are great, if they happen, but they’re really not THAT important. Professional artists enjoy creating art just as much, but they also have the a

We are moving into spring around here, but the trees have a lot of catching up to do. The oak tree on 10th Ave. seemed kind of lonely, like it was waiting for spring to just get here already. The post Empty Arms appeared first on

This nifty looking Harley motorcycle was hanging out next to Rumours on the corner of 3rd and Ida St. It had a couple of buddies with it, but I didn’t get good shots of those. The post Harley appeared first on

And it’s a cute duck. Guest photographer Maryann Nielson caught this adorable little male mallard in the water off of Florence St. Thanks, Maryann! The post It’s A Duck appeared first on

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Guest photographer Maryann Nielson found some lovely crocus flowers for us today! I went looking for some a few days ago, but came up empty, but she found some in her neighbor’s yard. They are so nice, I have to post more. Thanks, Maryann! The post

Real courage is risking something that might force you to rethink your thoughts and suffer change and stretch consciousness. Real courage is risking one’s clichés. Tom Robbins

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This daffodil I found at the edge of a yard on 10th Ave. was just chilling a couple of days ago, like it was no big thing it was there in the middle of February. I tried to explain how calendars work, but it didn’t care. The post

I almost feel guilty posting this photo, since so much of the United States is having terrible weather at the moment. Not here, though. Yesterday it was around 60 degrees (F), sunny, and I went around without a coat on just because I could. Even with the nice weather, I was still surprised to see […] The pos

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Our bedroom looks east, and when there is sunshine, either blessedly clear or like the photo, striving to burn a frothy layer of clouds, it fills our eyes upon waking. We are enjoying having a very pared down space, with precious little art, a few trinkets, and all new furniture called Calvin which was made […]

I was looking through some of my photos from last month, and realized I had another photo of South Falls from nearby Silver Falls State Park I wanted to share. So I am sharing it now, because this is when I am sharing it. The post Solitud

This isn’t technically a river… more like a canal. I think. I get confused. Anyway, this grass was down by it. The post Down By The River appeared first on Stayton Oregon Da

Last Day to taste and buy Grower Champagne in Carlton AND they are available at Wholesale Pricing! Scott will be here to pour some of his favorites and tell you about his new import venture, based in Portland. Champagne Flight: Cossy Brut, Brigandat Brut, Chauvet Brut and Couche Zero. $10 (Complimentary for Champagne Club

It was not my intention to post another tree-oriented photo today, but I went out to take pictures yesterday and realized I’d forgotten to charge my camera battery (and I left my spare at home), because I am a dork. So I got a few shots of the water area off of Florence Ave., and […] The post

Yeah, I don’t know. I’m on a tree kick, apparently. There are a lot of trees around, so it’s not my fault. Well, not entirely. Okay, maybe entirely. Shush, you. I don’t remember where exactly I took this photo. Somewhere off of Fern Ridge, I think. The post

I’m just posting this photo of some trees in a parking strip in front of the Methodist church on Fern Ridge Rd. to show I know how to count to four. The post One Two Three Four appeared first on

No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn. Jim Morrison