Just a reminder that I have glorious views provided by the Columbia River and surroundings as I walk in to my office. These are the bluffs across the river to the east, accompanied by a blue sky and wispy clouds. It’s a pretty wonderful way to start the day.

If you click to get the larger size, the lines of trees you see are poplars – they are very fast growing and are planted in rows by farmers as a windbreak. They have the additional benefit of creating interesting visual effects.