Di the Writer
@diraymond.bsky.social
I write novels (Dodging Africa), a blog (Lady Proverbs), short stories and a comic from the beautiful Oregon coast. Pulayanapress.com
Rainy Oregon mornings call for low activity level, college football and a fire. Once in awhile I need to empty the Big Beautiful Gargage Can of atrocities our Little Finger Ugly Orange Thing piles on our nation.
November 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Rainy Oregon mornings call for low activity level, college football and a fire. Once in awhile I need to empty the Big Beautiful Gargage Can of atrocities our Little Finger Ugly Orange Thing piles on our nation.
If I ran for office or started a church, this would be my slogan. Pretty much covers it.
November 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
If I ran for office or started a church, this would be my slogan. Pretty much covers it.
That is a robot. Nothing seems human here.
September 13, 2025 at 7:23 AM
That is a robot. Nothing seems human here.
Back at you with Oregon coast shelter kitty, Smokey Joe, 3 years old. People ask me if he’s got Maine Coon in him…no idea.
August 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Back at you with Oregon coast shelter kitty, Smokey Joe, 3 years old. People ask me if he’s got Maine Coon in him…no idea.
If I have to watch this shit show ima least gonna be comfortable.
August 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
If I have to watch this shit show ima least gonna be comfortable.
Zap! Chaos be gone! At least for a tiny moment while the moon rises over the Pacific, Central Oregon Coast. Okay, back to the shit show.
July 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Zap! Chaos be gone! At least for a tiny moment while the moon rises over the Pacific, Central Oregon Coast. Okay, back to the shit show.
The innocence and beauty of a dahlia deflects for a moment the insanity and terror of America now.
July 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The innocence and beauty of a dahlia deflects for a moment the insanity and terror of America now.
N. California Redwoods remind one that we are a fleck of dust on this planet.
July 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
N. California Redwoods remind one that we are a fleck of dust on this planet.
Oregon coast drizzle, moody with a chance of crystals.
June 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Oregon coast drizzle, moody with a chance of crystals.
When you hike 1200 ft Cascade Head to clear your head even though it busts my butt. Thank god for the tough love of good friends who got me over the crest!!
June 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
When you hike 1200 ft Cascade Head to clear your head even though it busts my butt. Thank god for the tough love of good friends who got me over the crest!!
June days on the Oregon coast often start with fog. Here in Neskowin, Proposal Rock is our beacon, striving to break through the weather as the showoff she is.
June 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
June days on the Oregon coast often start with fog. Here in Neskowin, Proposal Rock is our beacon, striving to break through the weather as the showoff she is.
Rainier National Park is a pristine area where all Americans can revel in and learn from our most powerful ally: Nature. Went there for the first time this week. I hope Trumpazoid doesn’t f—k this all up.
June 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Rainier National Park is a pristine area where all Americans can revel in and learn from our most powerful ally: Nature. Went there for the first time this week. I hope Trumpazoid doesn’t f—k this all up.
Princess Maru hopes you had a peaceful Memorial Day.
May 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Princess Maru hopes you had a peaceful Memorial Day.
Eye candy abounds at the Iris Festival in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Take a breath.
May 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Eye candy abounds at the Iris Festival in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Take a breath.
It’s Iris season! If you need some beauty, buy a bunch, go to Schrieners Iris Farm near Oregon’s Capitol, or plant some bulbs in the fall.
May 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It’s Iris season! If you need some beauty, buy a bunch, go to Schrieners Iris Farm near Oregon’s Capitol, or plant some bulbs in the fall.
Smokey’s real Burt Reynolds moment…quite the kitty centerfold.
May 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Smokey’s real Burt Reynolds moment…quite the kitty centerfold.
Princess Maru likes to pretend she’s Pussy Galore, spying on James Bond.
April 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Princess Maru likes to pretend she’s Pussy Galore, spying on James Bond.
Princess Maru, daffodil and Pacific Ocean.
April 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Princess Maru, daffodil and Pacific Ocean.
One of the coolest beaches in Oregon is Oceanside. There is a tunnel through a stack that enables you to walk to an inner beach where there are agates and sea life, caves and climbing rocks. This was last Saturday.
April 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
One of the coolest beaches in Oregon is Oceanside. There is a tunnel through a stack that enables you to walk to an inner beach where there are agates and sea life, caves and climbing rocks. This was last Saturday.
What’s a gal to do when the mayhem overtakes ones soul? A margarita flight, that’s what.
April 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
What’s a gal to do when the mayhem overtakes ones soul? A margarita flight, that’s what.
It’s the annual "blue sail jellyfish” season on the Oregon coast, scientifically known as Velella velella, or "by-the-wind sailor.”
April 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
It’s the annual "blue sail jellyfish” season on the Oregon coast, scientifically known as Velella velella, or "by-the-wind sailor.”