Author Archives: pearlsandprose
More than Neighbors
I haven’t been taking many photos lately, so thought I’d serve up some prose for a change. I’m sorry, it’s kind of long. Recently, I watched a highly-rated Korean drama called Reply 1988. It wasn’t until almost the end of … Continue reading
Merry Christmas…
…to all who celebrate. Hope you all have the happiest of New Years too. {carole}
August Sunset
We’ve had unusually cool weather in the spring and most of the summer. We barely got out of the 60s in the spring and the first two months of summer. Now it’s warmer but we’re only in the 70s or … Continue reading
Sideways Siberian
Can’t believe I was able to capture this–usually Yuri looks away as soon as I get the camera out. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
Jacaranda Season Once More
It’s time for the Jacaranda trees to bloom here. They are one of my favorites. The blossoms remind me of bluebells. Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, is known as Jacaranda City or Jakarandastad in Afrikaans because of the large number of … Continue reading
A Surprise in the Nursery
I paid a visit to one of my favorite nurseries and was pleasantly surprised by a new display there. Someone did a lot of work here. Aren’t the flowers beautiful? The train is a nice touch, huh. Another view. I … Continue reading
It’s That Time Again
I can’t resist uploading a photo of Kwanzan cherry blossoms when I know they’re blooming back East. I think they’re incredible and am grateful I got to photograph them. I do like the way the sun is hitting the leaves … Continue reading
Yuri Antics
Lately our cat, Yuri, has been very adventurous. Here he is on the dining room table trying to eat a fig leaf. I had turned my back for just a moment and he leapt up to the fridge and walked … Continue reading
Early Signs of Spring
We are very fortunate to have an early spring in California. It arrives in mid-February and one of the things I like best about it is the arrival of pink jasmine. I tried to grow it a couple years ago … Continue reading
Merry Christmas…
…to all who celebrate. Happy Holidays! See you next year…. {carole}