Flaming AND Early

This little flaming early bloomer is the other ballerina of the "tutu duo." My friend from Scotland is keeping her upright while the moms were trying to photograph the little girl in the pink tutu off to their right.

Danger

Danger? or Arbitrary?

Hunger

Poleaxed

Looking over the edge of Carolyn's yard into the abyss.

Arbitrary clearcut

Seattle City Light cuts trees near power lines regardless of their size or distance from the lines.

• Cutting trees in April destroys bird nests during peak song bird nesting season.
• Cutting trees in a wide swath creates a gap in habitat shelter, a DMZ for urban wildlife.
• Cutting trees on hillsides creates soil erosion when missing leaves can't slow rainfall and tree roots won't absorb water.
• Cutting trees removes shade and raises the surrounding temperature.
• Cutting trees demoralizes people.