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 with no success, but last year it finally took root. It’s one of my favorites and smells incredible. When I moved to the East Coast 14 years ago I was very surprised that we couldn’t really plant anything until May. I tried to sneak some plants in, but a brutal frost killed them.

We were in Rancho Santa Fe recently where I took the shots below. They landscape the shops so beautifully there….

Such a great display of succulents.

I’ve photographed this restaurant window before. It’s Thyme in the Ranch.

Another nice use of succulents.

I didn’t mean to be away for so long–it just kind of happened. To be totally honest, I was kind of burning out. Though this isn’t a travel blog per se, it kind of turned into one. I don’t venture out much with Covid-19 and travel is out of the question for now. But the break has been good for me and I’ll keep going as long as I feel inspired.

Thanks for hanging in there with me. Much appreciated.

Great weekend, everyone!

{carole}

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Merry Christmas…

…to all who celebrate.

Happy Holidays! See you next year….

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Coastline

This is the coastline at Carlsbad Beach. If you look closely you can see and red and white kite.

Carlsbad is home to Lego Land and the Flower Fields. I do love the cliffs there.

Great weekend, everyone!

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A Sunlit Rose for You

Here’s a cream-colored rose to brighten your weekend. I hope you are all enjoying good health and happiness.

Great weekend, everyone!

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Siberian Pupils

When I took this photo recently I didn’t notice how dilated Yuri’s pupils were. They’re huge. I guess that makes it easier to hunt in the dark. I will often find him in front of our sliding doors at night, completely engrossed by something, but of course I can’t see a thing.

A recent New Yorker Magazine article said that cats are less domesticated than we think. I know, because sometimes Yuri looks like he wants to kill me with that intense stare! 🙂

Great weekend, everyone….

{carole}

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Autumn Green and Orange

I’m not shooting much these days because of Covid, so I’ll be dipping into the archives for a while.

I shot this in Maryland and was very happy to capture the blue bokeh. I miss seeing autumn leaves, but not enough to move back there.

Great weekend, everyone!

{carole}

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Vertical Cloud

I’m back…can’t believe my last post was in July. Honestly don’t know where the time went. Thank you for the well wishes.

I took this a couple of days ago. Have never seen a cloud formation like this one before. I love the way the sun lit up the very top of the cloud.

Great weekend, everyone!

{carole}

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Out of Commission for Awhile

Sorry to be absent, but I just had major surgery so will be away for a bit.

Stay healthy, everyone….

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All About the Greens

I managed to capture Yuri looking right at me and liked the green of his eyes with the fig tree. He usually looks away as soon as I put the phone up, so I got lucky this time.

Great weekend, everyone, and stay healthy!

{carole}

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Memorial Day

Monday is Memorial Day in the U.S. It is always observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.

Stay healthy, everyone….

{carole}

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