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beauty in decay

Published on March 8, 2026March 7, 2026 by HashiLeave a comment

juice

Published on March 7, 2026March 5, 2026 by Hashi1 Comment

Good morning 🙂

Stachys bullata

Published on March 6, 2026March 5, 2026 by HashiLeave a comment

Hedge nettle is a native mint endemic to these parts. Even though it has ‘nettle’ in the name, it doesn’t sting. It has a strong and interesting smell.

thumbnails

Published on March 5, 2026March 2, 2026 by HashiLeave a comment

I had a short but indefinite amount of time to fill. Rather than starting a full illustration, I practiced sketching value thumbnails.

lead with love

Published on March 4, 2026March 3, 2026 by Hashi1 Comment

In the distance, I could hear many voices raised in song, and I recognised Melanie DeMore’s Lead with Love.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Published on March 3, 2026March 5, 2026 by Hashi3 Comments

Is the woodpecker attracted to vertical cylinders, even if they are cold and smooth? If this had been a rectangular prism, would it have tried to drill? Why did it take so long to give up? Bird brain!

Update: Kit, in the comments, writes: “Many woodpeckers “drill” as a signal to others. In our area, the northern flickers often find something metallic to hammer on as a display. So maybe this acorn woodpecker isn’t after food, but is magnifying his voice.” Thank you, Kit!

no diving

Published on March 2, 2026February 28, 2026 by Hashi1 Comment

The sign says no diving. It doesn’t say no jumping.

Actually, I’ve jumped off that rock into the pool below … but not in the last 25 years. And now I’m a responsible state park docent, I probably won’t ever do it again. I’ve witnessed too many rescues.

freedom chase

Published on March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 by HashiLeave a comment

Theodore (Ted) Gall is an Ojai-based sculptor whose work is mostly surreal. I’ve visited his studio, and it’s quite an overwhelming experience to walk amongst the complex works of art. This horse, by contrast, is very simple and graphic, constructed from steel plates.