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View from my tiny balcony, April 11, 2026. The steep slope my apartment building sits on reminds me that this is an ancient river valley, and perhaps where I sit once was the bank of a bigger Swannanoa River than the one of today.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

My experience here

 




View of the building in which I live.



by Keith Ramos.USFWS




Pocket balcony is great for springtime fresh air. Until the pollen from my lovely maples gets too strong!



Have you noticed how many photos from space include the Straits of Hormuz? 


7 comments:

  1. ...Donnie was quite affective in closing the once open Straits of Hormuz. Such a stable genious!

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  2. So that's where all the socks went. I hope you're continuing to get better.

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    1. Thanks! I keep odd socks in hopes their mates will see the light and return. The foolish optimist !

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  3. That gorgeous ladyslipper is stunning! I saw a wild ladyslipper once, nearly 60 years ago now. It was yellow and so perfect.

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    1. I also remember rare flower sightings from many years ago. Dutchman’s breeches is one.

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