Folks have been asking whether the elk have been back through the property yet.  The herd of about 40 head roam through around the equinoxes each year, so they might seem a tiny bit late.  Otherwise, pretty much on cue, the elk have appeared for their closeup.

Elk at Westwind

I used the new Imovie, a software which is by far the worst software i’ve ever used.  it was on the closest machine and i was hoping it would be quick.  so here it is, silent, with horrible cuts, as the software enforces.

On our recent visit to Yelapa, Mexico, we arrived back at the bungalow to find a praying mantis in the living room. Little did we know that he would attack!

Attack of the Praying Mantis

We love the snow because it slows all of us down for a day or so. Anticipating several days will be interesting, so I’m just trying to pay attention to the beauty and not get too worried because my son is caught over at a friend’s for a sleepover for the next 3 days.

Here’s some footage posted on youtube.

Here’s the video on Vimeo. Noticing a difference?

Blizzard in Portland, Oregon, Dec 14, 2008 from maryellen on Vimeo.