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This adorable Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel and many of its relatives came out to greet us on the McKenzie Pass that cuts through the Cascades giving an awesome view of the North Sister and many square miles of lava beds. I was just amazed to see these guys thriving in a such a low vegetation area. Of course, we couldn't resist giving them some snacks, and taking their pictures. This one is posed against the very textured, porous-looking lava rocks.

It all started with those boxes of crayons, before ever starting school. I was raised in Palmyra, Pa. my first 18 years. Soon, in my young adult years, spent 5 years in the Cincinnati area, where I won my first art show; that was the confidence I really needed. A few months later, I sold a drawing, reinforcing that this was my direction. Later, I spent 14 years in Florida, which was a neat experience. As much as I love the everglades and it's wonderful wildlife; I missed the mountains, woodlands and the more distinct change of seasons. So, I re-located back to Pa. in 1990. I moved to Oregon, 15 months ago, and I am in love with this state. Every state has something to offer. Pa is charming, but Oregon is spectacular! At this...