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No drinking this week for me: I have symphony each evening and that means alcohol is a no-no. I can, however, post an alcoholic flower. 😉
This is from the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden. I hear they had a huge “pruning party” this past Saturday, so I’m guessing the roses are gone for the winter. I will look forward to the spring!
Tequila Supreme (II), 12.29.14
Today’s five mile walk included this lovely rose that encouraged me to pull the camera out even before my two mile minimum. (I have a little “rule” that I try to follow, walking 30 minutes before pulling out the camera. I don’t succeed all that frequently!)
First Shot: Pink Rose with Dewdrops, 1.13.15
Minimalist Coots, 2.14.14
Continuing through 2014 photos, I’ve reached February 14. Dan and I took a trip to the Central Valley that day, and seeing photos from then certainly brings back lovely memories. This is a morning shot: the fog was starting to clear and the sun just coming up.
Magnolia Flowers, 1.24.14
My neighborhood has some wonderful magnolia trees. Some are pink, like this, and others are the white so frequently seen. We also have some that begin as a very deep purple. I’m still in February 2014, sorting photos, and I’m running across more I’ve never had time to even look at. It’s great fun to see and remember my walks.
December Calla Lily (IV), 12.24.14
Today was pretty much a no-walk day: I was waiting around for a package delivery, because I just hated the idea of rescheduling and waiting yet another day. Of course the delivery came at 4:47 PM … figures! Still, it did mean I got some house cleaning done, and of course I had practicing to do as well.
It also meant I forgot to post any photo this morning. Funny how staying home meant I neglected that. (Not that I have to post something every morning … right?!) Over on G+ it’s #MonochromeMonday, so I guess I’ll post something in … ta-da! … monochrome.
Poppy Buds (B&W), 1.20.14
Unopened Purple Iris, 2.9.14
Windermere Rose, 7.4.1
Iris (IV), 12.8.14
Happy Saturday Morning to one and all! I have a busy day ahead, beginning with four oboe students. Yes, on a Saturday morning. Again.
I still question my wisdom in scheduling students on Saturday … until they start arriving. Then I just enjoy them, as they are all fun students who, for the most part, practice!
For now, though, I’m trying to “unblurify” the brain with my morning latté. Yes, I wrote “unblurify”. I’ll blame the reeds.
