Butterflies are back!

Butterflies at Natural Bridges, by webminkThe 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.

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My Mom’s garden

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