Posts Tagged: nature

Sakura (cherry blossoms)

Westi loves springtime blossoms and I do too. Even more than the sight of pinky white clouds of cherry and plum blossoms, I love their scent. It’s one of a few flower smells that I’d love to stick my face in and breathe all day. There’s a Japanese folksong about them. I couldn’t find one… Read more »

Butterflies are back!

The monarchs are back in Santa Cruz. Go stand under one of the eucalyptus trees at Natural Bridges State Beach and look up. Meditate on the butterfly’s beauty, its long journey, its short life span, and all that stuff. Good for the soul. Thanks to webmink for the amazing photo.

My mom’s garden

My mom has a passion for gardening, and her Pacific Northwest garden is a beauty. The harmoniously varied shapes, colors, textures and arrangements reflect her deep artistic and natural sensibilities. I wish I were a less horrible photographer and could even begin to do justice to more than a small section of this eden. Click… Read more »