Surface of the moon

I've always been a space enthusiast. I love the sky, the stars and learning about the planets. So I'm really loving all the images coming back from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter that is currently circling our moon. I love to stare at them and dream about the silence of space and what it would be like to approach the moon's surface in a lander. I doubt I'll ever have the opportunity to see the moon with anything more than a telescope so I'll just continue to dream about the surface when I pick my lemons.

Impromptu photo shoot

Yesterday I was wandering around the garden pruning this and that and taking photos of pretty flowers and cute dogs when I suddenly realized that I had a little collection of calla lily photos on my camera. I had always thought of calla lilies as exotic and dramatic flowers that seemed to be perfect for the same kind of bride, but I've learned differently. They are strong and stubborn plants that like to rule the roost, like me!

It's Summer!

Summertime is finally here. And for San Diego, that means the daytime temperature has moved from 72 degrees to 75 degrees. Gone are the days socked in with morning fog and thick clouds. Here to stay are the days of bright blue skies and warm ocean breezes.