https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/ en Mon, 19 Oct 2020 16:08:55 -0800 https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/03/02/coffee-crimes.html Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:46:00 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/03/02/coffee-crimes.html <p>Coffee crimes.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/ba23de86d9.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""></p> Coffee crimes. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/ba23de86d9.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/24/bags-of-chips-at-feet.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:42:55 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/24/bags-of-chips-at-feet.html <p>Bags of chips at 8000+ feet of elevation are always amusingly plump.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/032945b8f4.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt=""></p> Bags of chips at 8000+ feet of elevation are always amusingly plump. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/032945b8f4.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/22/high-desert-climates-make-for.html Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:54:38 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/22/high-desert-climates-make-for.html <p>High desert climates make for amusing juxtapositions.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/b398944b27.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt=""></p> High desert climates make for amusing juxtapositions. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/b398944b27.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/18/we-got-another-inches-overnight.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:22:06 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/18/we-got-another-inches-overnight.html <p>We got another 10 inches overnight, followed by some sunshine.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/461a71ca55.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt="A snowy yard, with a foot of snow piled on a railing, blue skies beyond."></p> We got another 10 inches overnight, followed by some sunshine. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/461a71ca55.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt="A snowy yard, with a foot of snow piled on a railing, blue skies beyond."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/18/yesterdays-snow-four-inches-or.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:20:45 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/18/yesterdays-snow-four-inches-or.html <p>Yesterday&rsquo;s snow, four inches or so.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/e44607bd6a.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt="Fresh snow on an outdoor railing and the pine trees beyond."></p> Yesterday's snow, four inches or so. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/e44607bd6a.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt="Fresh snow on an outdoor railing and the pine trees beyond."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/18/greybear-liked-hunting-the-shadows.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:19:07 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/18/greybear-liked-hunting-the-shadows.html <p>Greybear liked hunting the shadows of hummingbirds coming to the feeder just outside the curtain.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/d5cb702477.jpg" width="600" height="853" alt="A cat stalks shadows falling on a curtain."></p> Greybear liked hunting the shadows of hummingbirds coming to the feeder just outside the curtain. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/d5cb702477.jpg" width="600" height="853" alt="A cat stalks shadows falling on a curtain."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/08/winter-morning-sunbathing.html Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:31:44 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/08/winter-morning-sunbathing.html <p>Winter morning sunbathing.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/a0ead4da22.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""></p> Winter morning sunbathing. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/a0ead4da22.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/07/diego-being-a-heat-sink.html Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:05:00 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/07/diego-being-a-heat-sink.html <p>Diego being a heat sink.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/ebe0db5050.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""></p> Diego being a heat sink. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/ebe0db5050.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/07/greybear-feeling-snuggly-on-caturday.html Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:59:56 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/07/greybear-feeling-snuggly-on-caturday.html <p>Greybear feeling snuggly on #caturday.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/3c864f6e6c.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt=""></p> Greybear feeling snuggly on #caturday. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/3c864f6e6c.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/01/diego-the-black-cat-has.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 07:47:05 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/02/01/diego-the-black-cat-has.html <p>Diego, the black cat, has discovered that he can get attention by sitting in front of the big screen TV and blocking my view.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/67b48016d4.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt=""></p> Diego, the black cat, has discovered that he can get attention by sitting in front of the big screen TV and blocking my view. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/67b48016d4.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/01/31/greybear-though-he-is-getting.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:43:54 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/01/31/greybear-though-he-is-getting.html <p>Greybear, though he is getting long in the tooth, he still cuts a fine figure in the sun.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/76910868dc.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt=""></p> Greybear, though he is getting long in the tooth, he still cuts a fine figure in the sun. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/76910868dc.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/01/17/patterns-in-the-construction-fencing.html Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:31:05 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/01/17/patterns-in-the-construction-fencing.html <p>Patterns in the construction fencing.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/9c5170117b.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""></p> Patterns in the construction fencing. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/9c5170117b.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/01/10/a-neighbor-dropped-by-unexpectedly.html Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:00:24 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/01/10/a-neighbor-dropped-by-unexpectedly.html <p>A neighbor dropped by unexpectedly this morning. A good time was had by all, modulo a few hours of vehicle recovery.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/3183dc81d5.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""></p> A neighbor dropped by unexpectedly this morning. A good time was had by all, modulo a few hours of vehicle recovery. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/3183dc81d5.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/01/02/mortimer-shehers-in-a-rare.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:55:11 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2026/01/02/mortimer-shehers-in-a-rare.html <p>Mortimer (she/hers) in a rare public appearance.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/acbf5e8b88.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""></p> Mortimer (she/hers) in a rare public appearance. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2026/acbf5e8b88.jpg" width="451" height="600" alt=""> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/31/a-teenager-fly-fishing-in.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:31:31 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/31/a-teenager-fly-fishing-in.html <p>A teenager fly fishing in Hot Creek.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0256-fly-fishereman-hot-creek.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="A teen stands on a rock at the edge of a river, casting a fishing line."></p> A teenager fly fishing in Hot Creek. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0256-fly-fishereman-hot-creek.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="A teen stands on a rock at the edge of a river, casting a fishing line."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/31/thirsty-reeds-in-hot-creek.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:30:22 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/31/thirsty-reeds-in-hot-creek.html <p>Thirsty reeds in Hot Creek.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0264-drink-up.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Reeds grow at the edge of a river."></p> Thirsty reeds in Hot Creek. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0264-drink-up.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Reeds grow at the edge of a river."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/31/peekaboo-view-of-the-white.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:28:56 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/31/peekaboo-view-of-the-white.html <p>Peekaboo view of the White Mountains through Hot Creek canyon walls.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0210-peekaboo-hot-creek.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Snow-covered mountains are visible in the distance through a gap in a rocky canyon wall."></p> Peekaboo view of the White Mountains through Hot Creek canyon walls. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0210-peekaboo-hot-creek.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Snow-covered mountains are visible in the distance through a gap in a rocky canyon wall."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/31/hot-creek-where-fumeroles-bubble.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:23:26 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/31/hot-creek-where-fumeroles-bubble.html <p>Hot Creek, where fumeroles bubble.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0225-hot-creek.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="A stream runs through a rocky canyon."></p> Hot Creek, where fumeroles bubble. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0225-hot-creek.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="A stream runs through a rocky canyon."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/28/inside-the-concrete-silo.html Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:14:32 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/28/inside-the-concrete-silo.html <p>Inside the concrete silo.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0166-concrete-silo.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Looking up inside a big concrete cylindrical structure, with rings of poured concrete levels distinctly visible."></p> Inside the concrete silo. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0166-concrete-silo.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Looking up inside a big concrete cylindrical structure, with rings of poured concrete levels distinctly visible."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/28/coyote-willow-and-the-white.html Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:12:55 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/28/coyote-willow-and-the-white.html <p>Coyote Willow and the White Mountains.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0146-willows-whites.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Willowy bushes fill the foreground, dusky mountains loom behind."></p> Coyote Willow and the White Mountains. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0146-willows-whites.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Willowy bushes fill the foreground, dusky mountains loom behind."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/28/man-mimics-nature.html Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:11:10 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/28/man-mimics-nature.html <p>Man mimics nature.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0144-im-a-tree.jpg" width="600" height="899" alt="A man poses, imitating the tree behind him, or possibly just taking selfie."></p> Man mimics nature. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0144-im-a-tree.jpg" width="600" height="899" alt="A man poses, imitating the tree behind him, or possibly just taking selfie."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/28/the-owens-river-around-thanksgiving.html Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:09:32 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/28/the-owens-river-around-thanksgiving.html <p>The Owens River around Thanksgiving, White Mountains in the background.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0139-owens-river-inyo-mountains.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="A river turns through reedy banks while mountains loom in the distance."></p> The Owens River around Thanksgiving, White Mountains in the background. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0139-owens-river-inyo-mountains.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="A river turns through reedy banks while mountains loom in the distance."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/27/man-versus-nature.html Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:28:56 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/27/man-versus-nature.html <p>Man versus nature.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0123-owensvalleysilos.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Two silos stand next to an old, dead tree."></p> Man versus nature. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0123-owensvalleysilos.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Two silos stand next to an old, dead tree."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/27/ripple-in-running-water.html Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:28:00 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/27/ripple-in-running-water.html <p>Ripple in running water,</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0133-ripple.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Something submerged in a river generates a complex wave pattern downstream."></p> Ripple in running water, <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/20251218-0133-ripple.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="Something submerged in a river generates a complex wave pattern downstream."> https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/26/wee-cat-in-her-wool.html Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:44:23 -0800 http://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/2025/12/26/wee-cat-in-her-wool.html <p>Wee cat in her wool cat cave.</p> <p><img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/d819384c75.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt=""></p> Wee cat in her wool cat cave. <img src="https://cliffordbeshers.micro.blog/uploads/2025/d819384c75.jpg" width="600" height="451" alt="">