As we ease into the new year, it’s a good moment to look back and dream ahead…

Love in a January sky over the Sandy River

You can tell the locals – they can cross the bridge even when there’s another car crossing.

Ana’s turkeys – complete with dog licking chops.

Sandy River Gorge rain puddle

Sandy River Gorge – last blast of fall.

Friendly neighborhood beaver.

Dogs very interested in friendly neighborhood beaver.

King Aboyo by his favorite spring on Larch Mountain.

Well fine then, WE’LL play!

Red huckleberries on Larch Mountain.

Raspberry season at Kerslake Farms.

Second generation geese with the third generation.

Trillium, Sandy River Gorge

Smelt run! (OregonLive image)

The dragon at the Job Corps

Troutdale Lions Easter Celebration!

Troutdale’s water tower

Rip at work on Admiral mitiz [Caswell Gallery]

Max sampling the fortified water.

Thousand Acres in the sun

Wishing for you all of the good you hold for those you love.

Happy New Year.