Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun.

Ecclesiastes 11:7

Wildlife in the midst of a city: A visit to Sea and Sage, awaiting the wild blackberries to ripen next month...

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Over 3 1/2 Years Growing

May 10 She gave her hair away for the second time. The first time Daddy cut it at home. It was difficult for us both, but not so for Julia. When she learned her Grandma donated her hair for a special child, she wanted to do the same. Julia was 5 then, and just starting kindergarten. After giving her hair away she decided she would grow her hair long and donate it again in the future. The time came last week when her hair was just too long, too long for sitting without sitting on it and too long for upcoming beach and pool days. It was easier for me this time, though her daddy needed a little convincing for cutting off more than just a trim. Julia likes the light feel and the ease of brushing her hair now and she is happy to know that her hair will be needed and loved by another.

Rope and Hoop

May 5

Play Time by William Blake

When the voices of children are heard on the green
And laughing is heard on the hill,
My heart is at rest within my breast,
And everything else is still.

Sherman Library & Gardens

May 5 Corona del Mar

For, lo, the winter is past,
The rain is over and gone;
The flowers appear on the earth;
The time of the singing of birds is come,
And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
SONG OF SOLOMON 2:11-12

A picnic lunch with my babes amongst the sweet flowers and song of the birds...

South Coast Botanic Garden

April 28 TORRANCE

Mary, Mary quite contrary,
How does your garden grow?
With silver bells and cockle shells
And pretty maids all in a row.



Julia and James adored this NURSERY RHYME garden. With delight, they pumped water from the red handle and gave drink to the thirsty flowering plants. When the 'well' ran dry, James thought it wise to make way to the pond with his can, dip it in and deliver it back to the well. With help from the others the well was full again in little time.

Rose Garden

The afternoon winds picked up and just look at this beautiful sight!