California September

It's supposed to be 106 degrees here on Saturday.  I am thirsty for grey, damp walks.

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1917 Handpainted Bird Book

Found here.

Wild Summer

My grandfather and friends in 1930. 

Shoot Me

source

The best toy guns on the market.

Noguchi Bijoux

Katherine Wheeler

Forma

Elis Kauppi via Miss Moss

I think one of the reasons I am drawn to jewelry is because it is the closest I can get to capturing the ethereal qualities of nature.  Glimmers of light, movement from the breeze, and strong but elegant forms, as epitomized by the pieces above.

Hollywood Juniper

Mystery Remains

I found this skull a few weeks ago when hiking, and have some ideas of what it may be, but am not sure.  Any thoughts?  I will be talking to some experts this weekend, and will post an update then.

Update:  It's a bobcat!  I met with Patty Sun, an educator/naturalist at the Debs Park Audubon Center, and she confirmed it.  I left it with them and hopefully it will be put to good educational use.