Here is King's Gentian, Gentiana sceptrum, a wildflower that grows in moist areas. Craig recently checked an area where he had found this wildflower before and there they were, despite the drought.

Their color is so vibrant! It's a real treat to see this. Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photo with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is the link to his website: http://www.ruffimage.com

Today, Wednesday, the fog has been persistent all day. The ocean is making some noise [ie crashing waves!] , which is always nice to hear. And we might have the first storm of the season by Friday night or Saturday. What a blessing that would be for Northern California.