Borage Blossoms

Borage plants have sprung up in patches of disturbed soil

around the boys' kennel.

The perfect crystallized periwinkle-blue with a small spatter of pink.

Walk Part I: Flowers

Its about a five mile walk from work to home, and after over a

month of bronchitis, I got a bee in my bonnet that it was time to

start doing the walk again.  It took almost two and a half hours

of wheezing and panting, but I had my camera along and

many gardens to pause and enjoy...

Tulips are giving their last gorgeous gasp.

Redolent and resplendent candytuft wafts the scent of honey.

Close to campus the gardens are wild and feral.

California poppies are already popping up, a sign of summer.

In the shade, a blue iris brightens the spot.

 Ornamental strawberries sprawl over the mulch.

 Gardens line the walking path, each with its own personality.

Passing through a housing development, the gardens are

spic and span, with bold accents.

 I wouldn't miss this character for anything.

Tulips are Here

Spring is reaching its zenith with tutti-frutti tulips.

  Sunshiny butter-bright in the dewy foliage,

this may be the prettiest time of year.

Blossoms and Stars

Over the past week or so my cold mushed its way

into becoming bronchitis.  No worries, its a great excuse

to sit back and enjoy spring blossoms and stars.

 From my languid lawn chair draped in blankets and sweaters,

I can hear the birds and bees and enjoy the view.

This was the prettiest spring break and Easter

I can remember, gentle as can be.

 The yellowed winter bamboo is already being replaced with

verdant new stalks.

And Oregon Grape blossoms are popping open as I write.

 A new spring wonder has arrived, a gleaming barrette from

star maven Danielle of Little Love Letter Arts.

Seems like a sign of longer hair and clear skies ahead :).

Valentine Inspiration

 Valentine's day has so many beautiful moments that inspire.

The colors, shapes, icons, emotions... there is a lot to celebrate.

Some things familiar, some things new, most things delicious.

 Luscious landscapes and vistas to explore the rest of the year.

 Today jogged loose and reignited my old art-show-to-go ideas.