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Author Archives: pearlsandprose
Guess Who Turned Four?
I could hardly believe it when the vet said Yuri was turning four this month. I still think of him as an almost-two-year-old. We didn’t have a party or anything, but I did get him some new toys and extra … Continue reading
South Rim of the Grand Canyon
When we drove from the Phoenix area to Flagstaff and then the Grand Canyon, I was a tiny bit concerned the altitude would bother me, but I had no problems at all. Good thing, considering elevations average 7000 feet (2134 … Continue reading
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I Never Get Tired of Tulip Magnolias
Even though we don’t get them in California, I have a lot of tulip magnolia shots to remember them by. Here’s one of my favorites: And is anyone else watching Dr. Foster on Netflix? Each episode pretty much leaves me … Continue reading
So Last Weekend I Saw the Grand Canyon
And it didn’t disappoint…. Will upload more photos next week. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
Back at the Flower Fields Part II
Ready for one more look at the Flower Fields? Here you go…. I was so glad to have a sunny day with blue skies. It’s been kind of gray lately, so this was a pick-me-up for sure. The thing that … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Carlsbad Flower Fields, Encina Power Station, ranunculus
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Back at the Flower Fields Part I
As promised, another look at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad…. Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
A Return to the Flower Fields
I visited the Carlsbad Flower Fields recently, after waiting for a non-rainy, non-windy day. They were beautiful as always and I took a lot of photos. I’ll leave you with this one for now, but will do a post or … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Carlsbad Flower Fields, ranunculus, vintage tractor
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Happy First Week of Spring!
OK, now it’s official. Spring has arrived, although we’re still having rainy cool weather. Can’t complain, though–we need the rain desperately. And at least it’s not snow. I took the above while living on the East Coast and they are … Continue reading
Is This the Face of a Killer?
Recently, I read about a study that stated domestic cats would probably kill us, but they’re too small. To be honest, sometimes Yuri looks at me like he is considering murder, ha ha. Those piercing eyes that never look away! … Continue reading
Back to Winter
Well, I shouldn’t have talked about how spring comes early to Southern California. The following week it turned cold and rainy. It even got down in the 30s at night. But there’s something wonderful about winter in California besides the … Continue reading
