Rough winds do shake

… the darling buds of May. Sonnet 18 is easily the one of the most recognizable Shakespearean sonnets. And it danced through my head as I walked the dog in the neighborhood today. May has been exceptionally windy, and the little dog stopped to stand faced into the blow from the bay, eyes shut tight….

Interrupted

I stood wishing for that 400mm telephoto lens I know I’d never carry. But, good equipment or not, I was still rewarded with that moment. The hunter circled back.

Monochrome

Back when I thought my trajectory would change, I went back to school. I was leaving teaching behind to follow my passion for plants. In my second semester at community college, I took a special projects class. Our project–raise poinsettias. I had never thought of all the colors and variations of poinsettias until I saw…

Vineyard View: Goodbye Holman

My last picture of the landscape at Holman Ranch.  We decided to end our wine club membership and give up the yearly stays.  We loved the property, but the wine … meh. On to new adventures.

Community Fountain

#fmsphotoaday #fms_drink A puddle at the beach serves furry and feathered.

Turquoise

#fmsphotoaday #fms_turquoise #fandangorestaurant A pretty turquoise vase for a wonderful Friday lunch. (at Fandango Restaurant).

Between the Ts

#fmsphotoaday #fms_startswitht (two Ts with one shot!) Topanga State Park looking down at Temescal Canyon Park (and Santa Monica with LA in the distance). It’s a beautiful day in my family’s neighborhood.