Weird Lilies From My Friend Dianne's plant exchange

Tiny Boxes...

I made more than 100 of these little boxes each to hold a tiny gift, all to be unwrapped as a birthday gift. It was practically cosmic how the mysteries of the pictures framed themselves in the folds...

Is it an existential problem that I have to link to myself on Facebook, Linked-In, etc.? Good thing for "ping.fm", I can talk to all my-selves at once. Staying young through modern technology...

Would love to see you again!

The "Coach" (...it seemed better than "trailer")

Not surprisingly, one's affection for "the coach" varies widely depending on experiences of family vacations in a trailer just such as this. It has been a delight to me how many people have shared their stories with me when they arrive inside here. For some, it's just the muse required.

Taking a spin on "fresh"

Food to Table in Sacramento

The Conversation: Hub seeks to fill gap from farm to table - Sacramento Opinion - Sacramento Editorial | Sacramento Bee:

These white roses have exploded across the yard

The purple ones are always first!

Sunshine from Oranges & citrus, Oh My!

Now is the time that Sacramento area citrus trees, oranges especially, brighten the last dregs of winter with their sunny gift. I'm making marmalade today, with the bags and bags I picked, you might also consider donating to a local area food gleaners organization.

Here's info on Sacramento oranges....

Here's a recipie for citrus marmalade. Plus fun "cottage" stories about food.