Wednesday, 21 November 2012
As I recall, I thought up at least four posts while my hands were busy today, but didn’t write a one. And now, nada.
Cheers.
Read a bit on the cease-fire here. And the Rep’s resignation here. Aw, heck, I was just roasting and stirring and measuring.
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
Today I made decisions this morning and kinda coasted through the afternoon on auto-pilot.
I’m enjoying the yellow leaves that are coming down now. On the other hand, the fall blooms are also compelling! (Thanks, D, for this one!)
Sunday, 18 November 2012
Another gorgeous autumn day in which we avoided doing much constructive to prepare for giving thanks later in the week. Sometimes playing hooky is a smart move.
Note to CM: I found this flower at the BotGarden; it’s not in MY house!
Thursday, 15 November 2012
What better antidote to the now-ubiquitous phrase “fiscal cliff” (when, as near as I can tell, no one has an economic flashlight and thunderbolt of problem-solving) than a pair of flowers?
Saturday, 10 November 2012
Love the “flat” branches and general tree shape of these landscaping varieties/cultivars of Acer palmatum.
Friday, 9 November 2012
While still on the trees and colorful, autumn leaves are also more impactful. With the iPhone available, and no zoom-lensed camera in hand, I bring you a few yellow and orange-red specimens in the past-their-peak, drying-on-the-ground stage.
Thursday, 8 November 2012
The ABG is once again proving that it’s about…the bottom line, not plants. Plants are just the theme for…ah, well, it’s a lovely place to roam in the sunshine, and I’m so very glad we have it within walking distance. A good walk, so…today, we punted and drove over—to give ourselves more time to wander the grounds as winter (northern hemisphere variety) and the time change shorten the afternoon….
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
I was going to use a fuchsia-colored azalea bloom photo (yes, in bloom now, silly plant), but it would have been a repeat and sloppy on my part. Even though the color would have been brighter. Instead, here’s a shrub, prepared for winter slow-down followed by spring burgeoning. Forget the name. Still, a lesson here….
In the midst of the afternoon grey, I decided to make my old favorite, green tea, which has been off the menu for months (lazy? summer heat? whatevah).
Now, I’m about ready for a stronger remedy, maybe Seccola frizz ante (back at TJs! after a hiatus)…or a Côtes du Rhône red…. SOMEthing.
Friday, 2 November 2012
The ever-so-lovely gardenia…scent…exceeds the gorgeousness of the flower….
…took the mental health “out” and dodged my…inbox…pretty much all day…. Luv you everyone…. And, yes, this photo is from today. No comment on global warming and climate events.
Thursday, 1 November 2012
I grew up without bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), so I continue to learn about this ancient (as in, evolved to its “stopping” point [discuss this verbal/conceptual sloppiness amongst yourselves], early on) species. This was its week to drop needle clusters (excuse plz, “deciduous branchlets”) making, this day, a subtle, gorgeous carpet of still-fresh organic matter.
Current major personal and situational influence: Domaine du Vieux Chêne, Vaucluse, 2011, vin rouge.