Castro Valley, CA
Sheriff's order to evacuate due to wildfire while sheltering in place was confusing and stressful. After a few motel nights, we accepted our friends’ kind, open-ended offer of shelter.
Sunday, September 20, 2020
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Mirabelle Plum Heaven
Santa Cruz Mountains
The plant kingdom, oblivious to the humans’ 2020 woes, is having a colossal year in Felton. Fruits trees are burgeoning, especially our fully loaded Mirabelle plum.
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Another Month of SIP Flowers
Santa Cruz Mountains
Last month it seemed safe to be out, this month not so much. Flocks of tourists at the beach and in the mountains make enjoying the garden at home a favored option.
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Socially Distanced Beach Day
Monterey, CA
After months of sheltering in place, a 40-minute drive to Monterey to walk on the beach is a major expedition. It’s good to value what we used to take for granted.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Rosy Shelter in Place May
Santa Cruz Mountains
Roses and May are always good companions in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Every May, no matter the weather, in sun or shade, it’s peak time for rose blossoms.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Shelter in Place April
Santa Cruz Mountains
More sheltering in place. This day lily has been with me for over 30 years. I rescued it from a hillside being bulldozed at Cabrillo College to add a new building.
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Shelter in Place March
Santa Cruz Mountains
While we’re sheltering in place, nature is carrying on as usual. The flowering quince in my yard flourishes as always in March, oblivious to human activity.
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