Because the sky was on fire
because I love sunsets, 
because they remind me of my Grandpa, 
and because it was breathtaking.
The end.
Jennifer
Category: Musings on Life and Beauty
Cherry Harvest
We collected all the cherries off our trees recently and harvested… half a cup. Two years ago we were harvesting dozens of gallon sized buckets but weather for the last two years has prevented good pollination.
Still, there’s nothing like fresh cherries straight from the tree in your backyard and we’re grateful at least to have a taste.
It’s a half empty/half full question.
We settled on half full. There were enough for each of us to enjoy ice cream with a home grown cherry on top.
Life is good.
Jennifer
Succulents
While we were in California I found myself drawn at every turn to the succulents planted everywhere.
This huge fountain on Balboa Island, planted with succulents was breathtaking. Taller than I am, the sheer size of it was impressive.
I love the flower shapes of so many of them.
This huge round planter, also on Balboa Island, held the largest succulents I’ve ever seen. They were more than 12 inches in diameter. Gorgeous.
I thought the shape of these were so interesting. The layers of growth form a square type flower.
I love the way these open. They remind me of artichokes.
Perhaps the stars of the show came when I walked through Rogers Gardens near Fashion Island Mall. There was a small hill covered with these succulents on thick stems standing a foot or two off the ground. Their appearance reminded me of something you’d see in a Dr. Seuss book. They’re unusual, but I really like them.
The yellow in these made them my favorite. So whimsical and cheery!
Which is your favorite?
Hopeful Homemaker