There is something continually hopeful about a New Year. Green life grows up on degraded surfaces, and Nature asserts her buoyant purpose.

I always delight in a clear path forward under sunny skies.

Any year that included a trip to a National Park I’d never visited before is a memorable year. I saw Crater Lake in July of 2025.

City culture often centers humanity in symbols of peace. The Portland Japanese Garden contains this Peace Lantern, a 1954 gift from Japan inscribed “Casting the Light of Everlasting Peace”.

There are always unusual and surprising things to see if I keep my eyes open and practice awareness.

At the end of the year, I celebrated with my daughter in her new house, connecting past and present and future in memory, tradition, and hope.

Your photos are lovely, but the beauty of Crater Lake had me in awe. Family, traditions are always important and They evolve as our children grow
Thanks, Ritva – I wish you all the best for this year!
Beautiful collection!
Thanks!
Lovely set of memories Priscilla. I especially loved the image of your daughter.
Thanks!
Lovely closing paragraph, I couldn’t agree more and beautiful photos too.
Thanks so much, Sofia – thanks for sharing the beauty you discover!