Nights in the wild have graced me: Animals that bark at the moon are not a threat, nor are they weak. Predators and prey remain quiet.

Let us be like coyote and howl our confidence to the universe, then rejoice together with the good friends we gather along our night's passage through the galaxy.

Balsamroot in bloom at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

What's up, sagebrush buttercup? Early flowers at #TurnbullNationalWildlifeRefuge: Douglas' grasswidow, Yellow fritillaria, and the aforementioned waggly-finger-gun evoking Sagebrush buttercup.

Last year's nest under a tree at #TurnbullNationalWildlifeRefuge

Three scenes from Oakesdale, WA. #uspseverytownUSA #washingtonthestate

The Columbia River at Vantage, WA.

He'd rather not go outside right now, thank you.

The snow drops are checking to see if spring is ready.