E. E. Blake
@ripley-blake.bsky.social
Grew up and live in the beautiful American Southwest. Love the outdoors, travel, new challenges, and unexpected adventure. Games intrigue me and writing, editing, and marketing sustain me. Staunch liberal - equality and social justice for all!
We have lost an angel who walked this earth spreading love, acceptance and understanding in countless ways. She leaves an incredible legacy of kindness, giving and humanitarianism along with her wonderful songs, performances and sources of entertainment. Thank you Dolly for everything!
August 25, 2026 at 9:27 PM
We have lost an angel who walked this earth spreading love, acceptance and understanding in countless ways. She leaves an incredible legacy of kindness, giving and humanitarianism along with her wonderful songs, performances and sources of entertainment. Thank you Dolly for everything!
After drought conditions, glad to see blooms returning to the back garden.
August 18, 2026 at 12:51 AM
After drought conditions, glad to see blooms returning to the back garden.
Light snow last night left a pretty powdering this morning.
January 25, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Light snow last night left a pretty powdering this morning.
Spotted and captured a hot air balloon this week - truly Albuquerque winter moment!
January 18, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Spotted and captured a hot air balloon this week - truly Albuquerque winter moment!
Visited my family in NC during Thanksgiving. This is my sister's 30-year-old Christmas cactus in full bloom.
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Visited my family in NC during Thanksgiving. This is my sister's 30-year-old Christmas cactus in full bloom.
If you haven't seen the Wright museum and flight memorial on the NC Outer Banks, it's well worth it.
October 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If you haven't seen the Wright museum and flight memorial on the NC Outer Banks, it's well worth it.
Having had a lot of debris removed at the end of spring and a very wet summer, the bright lumbego flowers have resurfaced.
October 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Having had a lot of debris removed at the end of spring and a very wet summer, the bright lumbego flowers have resurfaced.
Captured this big, brilliant rainbow that briefly formed in the foothills while heading home after work.
September 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Captured this big, brilliant rainbow that briefly formed in the foothills while heading home after work.
Summer changing to autumn
September 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Summer changing to autumn
Blooming of the hibiscus has been extended by much recent rain here.
September 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Blooming of the hibiscus has been extended by much recent rain here.
In retrospect, ghost crab spotting on the beach at night is a unique experience.
August 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In retrospect, ghost crab spotting on the beach at night is a unique experience.
With my return from the trip, greeted by more lovely blooms.
August 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
With my return from the trip, greeted by more lovely blooms.
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An ebb tide at Leigh-On-Sea this morning, as light drizzle gives way to brighter skies ⛅ 🏝️ 🌂
Reflections are mixed, as a humid breeze continues into the new week, with deceptive currents hidden under apparent stagnation on the surface ⚓ 🌘 ⛵
Enjoy the week ahead, whatever your intentions 🍀 🦉 😇 🌺 🕊️
Reflections are mixed, as a humid breeze continues into the new week, with deceptive currents hidden under apparent stagnation on the surface ⚓ 🌘 ⛵
Enjoy the week ahead, whatever your intentions 🍀 🦉 😇 🌺 🕊️
August 18, 2025 at 1:28 PM
An ebb tide at Leigh-On-Sea this morning, as light drizzle gives way to brighter skies ⛅ 🏝️ 🌂
Reflections are mixed, as a humid breeze continues into the new week, with deceptive currents hidden under apparent stagnation on the surface ⚓ 🌘 ⛵
Enjoy the week ahead, whatever your intentions 🍀 🦉 😇 🌺 🕊️
Reflections are mixed, as a humid breeze continues into the new week, with deceptive currents hidden under apparent stagnation on the surface ⚓ 🌘 ⛵
Enjoy the week ahead, whatever your intentions 🍀 🦉 😇 🌺 🕊️
Closing views from my OBX stay
August 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Closing views from my OBX stay
Beautiful ocean shore weather while staying at the Outer Banks.
August 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Beautiful ocean shore weather while staying at the Outer Banks.
A recent family reunion at Nags Head NC on the Outer Banks included a visit to Sand Dunes Park.
August 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A recent family reunion at Nags Head NC on the Outer Banks included a visit to Sand Dunes Park.
One of several century plants around town now fully developed with beautiful blooms.
July 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM
One of several century plants around town now fully developed with beautiful blooms.
And with the heavy rain, soon comes the trumpet vine blooms
June 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
And with the heavy rain, soon comes the trumpet vine blooms
More massive storm buildup heading east of the mountains
June 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
More massive storm buildup heading east of the mountains
Unusually hot weather this month has fueled a series of threatening, extreme storms...
June 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Unusually hot weather this month has fueled a series of threatening, extreme storms...
Colorful aloe blumes now crest the courtyard.
May 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Colorful aloe blumes now crest the courtyard.
The minature roses are brilliantly back in bloom
May 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The minature roses are brilliantly back in bloom
April's warm-up is heads-up time to hopefully spot wildlife.
April 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
April's warm-up is heads-up time to hopefully spot wildlife.