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Shooting Spree in the Storm: Forecast for Healthy Future

It was a dark and stormy night. I crept out of the house, weapon in my right hand ready to shoot.  My sunset shooting spree had begun in Elderwood, CA.

oak tree
It was a dark and stormy night. I waited, lurking above the creek bank.

Woodlake Valley lies in the semi-arid fertile Kaweah Delta in Central California. It has suffered one of the worst droughts of recorded history with aquifers being depleted at an alarming rate.

Cottonwood Creek
The winding creek bed waits for rain.

Without rain, the world will lose thousands of acres of oranges, peaches, walnuts, grapes, dairies, rangeland, cotton, and all the food products it takes for granted that come from the Central Valley.

The Woodlake Valley grows thousands of acres of oranges as well as other fruits and nuts.
The Woodlake Valley grows thousands of acres of oranges as well as other fruits and nuts.

Our valley predominates in oranges. These stormy sunset shots foretell a brighter future for the life we love. Pray for rain.

Here are the rest of my futuristic shots. Some are taken looking away from the sunset. That ominous vista first attracted me. I think these need to be darker to show what I actually saw.

For more on the future click below.

I participate in WordPress' Weekly Photo Challenge 2016
I participate in WordPress’ Weekly Photo Challenge 2016

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Marsha

Hi, I’m Marsha Ingrao, a retired educator and wife of a retired realtor. My all-consuming hobby is blogging and it has changed my life. My friends live all over the world. In November 2020, we sold everything and retired to the mile-high desert of Prescott, AZ. We live less than five miles from the Granite Dells, four lakes, and hundreds of trails with our dog, Kalev, and two cats, Moji and Nutter Butter. Vince’s sister came with us and lives close by. Every day is a new adventure.

16 responses to “Shooting Spree in the Storm: Forecast for Healthy Future”

  1. diannegray Avatar
    diannegray

    I love your “shooting spree”, Marsha 😀 I see in the comments that you haven’t been well – I hope you’re okay now xxx

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    1. tchistorygal Avatar
      tchistorygal

      I’m better, thanks. The dr. Says it’s just a virus – live with it!😀😀😀

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  2. elleturner4 Avatar
    elleturner4

    Wow! Dramatic skies! 🙂

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    1. tchistorygal Avatar
      tchistorygal

      Thanks Elle! They put on quite a show for my little iPhone! 🙂

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  3. anotherday2paradise Avatar
    anotherday2paradise

    Magnificent skies, Marsha. Great job! Those clouds look very promising. 🙂

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    1. tchistorygal Avatar
      tchistorygal

      So far, they’ve just been clouds. No rain. It was sunny this afternoon.

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  4. the eternal traveller Avatar
    the eternal traveller

    So did these dark stormy clouds deliver any rain? I hope you get lots, soon.

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    1. tchistorygal Avatar
      tchistorygal

      No rain yet. 😦

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      1. the eternal traveller Avatar
        the eternal traveller

        We got some rain yesterday and today but it’s still warm.

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        1. tchistorygal Avatar
          tchistorygal

          Wish we had. It turned sunny in the afternoon, which Vince liked. He went outside and worked for a couple of hours in the yard. I took a nap and tried to get over my nasty cough. I think I did it – FINALLY! I am not a good sickie. 🙂

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          1. the eternal traveller Avatar
            the eternal traveller

            Oh dear, get well soon!

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          2. tchistorygal Avatar
            tchistorygal

            I think I finally am. V and I have been trading viruses and stuff for about two or three months. I’m so done with this!!!!! 😦

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          3. the eternal traveller Avatar
            the eternal traveller

            With spring on the way, you need to be well and fit and ready for some outings.

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          4. tchistorygal Avatar
            tchistorygal

            I’m ready for that! 🙂

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  5. GolNaran Avatar
    GolNaran

    So beautiful and great shots,
    Just like heaven,
    Love your works,

    All the best, ❤

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    1. tchistorygal Avatar
      tchistorygal

      Why thank you! It was too pretty to pass up! 🙂

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