The photo above was taken in Louisiana. They have some pretty spectacular trees there. Lots of places do, really. Los Angeles is no exception, either. We have some mighty fine examples spread about town. But yesterday my…
Please Forgive Me
I would like to apologize to all of Southern California. I know you were expecting super-duper rains this winter. I know you hoped effects of the years-long drought would be alleviated. I know you had plans, such…
El None-yo
A lot of us here in Southern California looked forward to the predicted rains of El Niño. We thought our winter would be fabulously wet and that our trees would, perhaps, live through another year of drought. Even…
Jujube Fruit
Over the weekend there was a get-to-know-your-neighbors block party in our ‘hood. This sort of gathering is rather old-school, and far too uncommon these days. I don’t think we all need to be best friends with our neighbors.…
Bad Things Come In Threes
So. Sunday. I woke to learn that Punxsutawney Phil had indeed seen his little rodent shadow, and that means – for “Phil-ievers” at least – six more weeks of winter. As I live in sunny southern California,…
A Dose of Autumn
I spent the weekend in Denver, Colorado, where I got a lovely dose of autumn. Not only did I enjoy the changing colors, I also enjoyed the cold. It dipped below freezing, and there was even some snow!…