Well, this is another lovely specimen featured as my pick for the prettiest orchid seen in the hothouse this week.
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Orchid of the Week
Last weekend while we were in the orchid hothouse at our local garden shop, I took this picture of a nice yellow and pink phalaenopsis orchid. Hard to choose the best or prettiest, but this was definitely among the nicest.
They’re Killing South Park – You Bastards!
The little beach town of Hermosa Beach, on the south Santa Monica Bay in California, is having an image problem with their recreational facility known as “South Park.” The Women’s Club in HB offered to provide a new sign for the park, but tied a name change to the deal. It seems they are offended by the stigma attached to the name itself.
Is it just me or are these do-gooding stiffs just a little too insecure with themselves? I hope that Matt and Trey will offer an episode dedicated to these pinheads.
The Many Faces of Pansies
Many colors, many faces and many moods on the pansies in the garden shop today.
Veterans Day 2006
Thank you Veterans for your service, your sacrifices, and your spirit. May God bless you all.
The Lomita, California Veterans of Foreign Wars post flew these brilliant colors all over the property. A large American Flag and the POW flag were on the mast high over the post. We got a nice thrill out of their show of patriotism on this Veterans Day.
Sunrise Over Avalon
On a recent visit to Santa Catalina Island, I snapped this picture of the sun rising over Avalon Bay. We were staying in a nice room overlooking this gorgeous view.
Duty and Privilege
Well, we just got back from voting and now await the returns. Since we’re on the west coast, many of the races of interest won’t start to be tallied for another couple of hours (polls are open until 8 PM here). However, there are enough national contests interesting enough to keep us entertained. Good luck our favorite candidates and God Bless America.