Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice at the ancient observatory of Stonehenge. Chinese astronomers determine the summer solstice Solstice comes […]
Jardin du Luxembourg
“Fountain of the Observatory”, also known as the “Fontaine des Quatre-du-Parties-World” or the “Carpeaux Fountain”, for […]
Success
It occurred to me as I read this today that I have actually done all these […]
Brushfire Season
Sadly, brushfire season begins with a vengeance this year in Santa Barbara. I’ve walked the gorgeous […]
Part-time crusader
“Sentiment without action…is the ruin of the soul” — Edward Abbey “Do not burn yourselves out. […]
Sustainable Urban Landscape Conference
Been at the Sustainable Urban Landscape Conference the last couple of days. Posted lots of links […]
Reflecting Seasons
Native plants “spring” to life in early winter during the winter rains, with flowering periods starting […]
By rights we shouldn't even be here
“It’s all wrong. By rights we shouldn’t even be here. But we are. It’s like in […]
All (repost from 2004)
Jin. All, exhausted, completely, entirely, end. At the bottom of the symbol for all is an […]
Kale with Garlic and Bacon
Made this for lunch today and it was pretty good — I added some red onions […]