Wednesday, May 15, 2013

2013 May Outting and Former Student

New spring flowers take turns to show off their beauties. Time to go out and enjoy. Embassy hopping plan ended up on one place with several activities going on. Running into a former student--Sean Kelly almost after two decades is a wonderful surprise
















Monday, May 6, 2013

2013 May Flowers, Friends, and Birthday Girls

Beautiful flowers are all around us. I can't resist taking pictures though it's the same every year. This year, two names have been added to my humble list--Oklahoma and Moutain Laurel (aka Spoonwood and Calico Bush). During this joyful time, I welcome dear Yasue, who happened to be in town and three birthday girls of different ages with southern specialty. 



















Sunday, May 5, 2013

Monterery Wild Flowers

According to the Chinese saying or something along the lines:  If you want to be happy for 24 hours--eat good food; 3 months, get married; and for the rest the of you life, do gardening.

A spring tour by the arborist/horticulturist around the work place was educational. Other than practical purpose of noon walking, my colleague and I have started to be curious about plants and trees around us.

Ice plant on the new roof garden conjured juxtaposed memories. We waged war on one type, yet admired and the beauty of the purple carpet along the CA coast and in our humble front yard.

I wish I knew this website, this, and this sooner.