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Blooming Tree 8 Jun 2013 | 12:23 am
May brought a lot of rain, but there were also a few sunny days. Fortunately, I had my camera with me when I spotted this blooming tree in Ottobrunn. Such a lovely shade of pink -- perfect for Beverl...
C is for Calla Lily 6 Jun 2013 | 03:28 am
I can't believe that I missed A and B of the new round of Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday. In any case, here's my C -- Calla Lily! I love the pink of the Calla Lilies as well as the white spots on the leave...
Bunny & Horse Wrangling 4 Jun 2013 | 02:13 pm
There's a new challenge at Mind Wide Open. Gail provided the image of two little girls with a bunny. Creating romantic art isn't really my thing, so I came up with a whimsical digital collage, imaging...
Butterflies 3 Jun 2013 | 09:47 pm
Oberpollinger is a department store near Karlstor (Charles' Gate) in Munich's city center. I love the current spring decoration of the building's facade -- colorful butterflies.
Wet May 2 Jun 2013 | 04:05 pm
When I think of May 2013, I think of rain. Occasionally, there was a short rain break -- time to take photos of the lilac which I got from the neighbors. White and purple lilac. Gorgeous -- just th...
New Zealand Goodies 2 Jun 2013 | 11:00 am
In May, I found a wonderful surprise in my mailbox from a faraway country -- New Zealand. Isn't it wonderful to see one's name on the envelope? I found a truly beautiful card inside -- just my style...
My Top Ten Books of 2012 & Book Prize 20 May 2013 | 11:58 pm
In no particular order, here are my favorite books of 2012: 1. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (5/5) 2. Blue Monday by Nicci French (5/5) 3. Still Life by Louise Penny (4/5) 4. Miss Peregrine’s ...
X is for Xerophilous Plant 2 May 2013 | 01:34 pm
Frankly, I have no idea if my cactus qualifies for a xerophilous plant. At least it suits the definition of a "plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water." I rarely water it, and it still t...
Pink + Blue = Purple 2 May 2013 | 03:23 am
You can have lots of fun with vases -- play time for Beverly's Pink Saturday. Happy Pink Saturday!
The First Day of May 2 May 2013 | 03:22 am
I went for a walk in the neighborhood today. The magnolia tree in our neighbors' garden is blooming beautifully. Forsythia. Another magnolia tree. A white beauty. A sweet cat who came over for cud...
