Long Lake Dam, on the Spokane River, was built during the decade before WWI. Upon completion, it was the tallest dam of its design (spillway) in the world. Over that dynamic century, its turbines generated power for everything from street trolleys to I-pods, and they continue to do so today. The following are some shots of the historic dam and its setting.
Many of you are aware of the torrent of humans (50,000 plus) that run through Spokane every May during Bloomsday, but how many of you are also cognizant of the river that surges here each year at the same time? The following shots will introduce you.
"Everyone needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to the soul" -John Muir
Is it a ruse?
Showcasing the beauty of nature
A dose of fetish. Good friends. An incomparable muse.
Conversations with an Alien!
The semi-private writings of a thirty-something fat girl
reflections on a passing life
Everyone has a story to tell. This is me, telling mine.
I had to find some way to entertain myself, so I made up stories in my mind. One night I started writing them down and never stopped.
I Read To Learn About Others - I Write To Learn About Myself
Oahu hikes
It's not Right vs Left it's right vs wrong
The Art and Craft of Blogging
Wandering, wondering and writing
Where no one is barred and everyone is grilled.
Death Before Sour Mix
Notes on Seeing, Reading & Writing, Living & Loving in The North
The World According to Siri and Selma
