Bloomin in June

Time just keeps marching on now doesn't it. Seems like just yesterday it was May 11th and now all of the sudden like a trip through a worm-hole it is June 18th. Hmmph. Guess I better not let time slip by without keeping my dreams in tip top motion. This way and thataway.

Pink plate special today. Me n flowers been talking lately and makin friends and plans.





These cute dandelions reminded me of my two babes. La lions also reminded me of me n Tenya and Glenn and Ken, the Twin Towers, twins in general, lamp posts, lollipops, seed flurries, my childhood racing along the lawn full of hope and careening with laughter, parallel moons. Allergies, not so much.





Butternut squash, sunset over the Pacific, lemon merangue cake, jellybeans and nectarines.

Inside of a stargazer lily, interdimensional portals, Talula's cheeks, blushing when I see something naughty, magic worlds.

Elongated partially submerged underdeveloped watermelon, bursting, cocoon, artichokes, courage, space pod.

Happy Birthday! My lotus candleholder, welcome, self realization, diving boards, willingness, bliss, water sprites, sweet.

She's the backyard mermaid welcoming committee. She also keeps watch on the the nectarines, tomatoes and peppers.

Paintbrushes dipped in pink paint, nubbins, starkist, breezy trees, trust, jungle trek, celebration.

Wow! Hi! Happy! Pop! Here I am! Reaching!

Now go make friends with flowers!

Nature Chimnea

Funny how nature lines up.

Path-os.

Like Gretel and Gretel, my dear friend Vanessa (Funessa) and I went out for a hike last weekend. About 15 minutes up the road from where I reside is a nature reserve called The Santa Rosa Plateau. The sprawling lands are filled with oak trees and sages and grassy meadows and poppy's and coyote crap and snakes and hawks and scorpions and meandering paths and tender breezes. Beauty as far as the twinkling eyes can see.






Peering up through the tree tops.

Twisty and jovial! Come'ere and give me a hug.

If I had worn pants (note to self for next time) I would have climbed this tree in a hot second.

I was certain I saw flashes of faires and gnomes.

Dusty stairs.

Cross the threshold. Hold on.

Sunlight love.

Poppy carpets.

See that cute little bee! In fact as we were making our way along the path a huge swarm of bees flew right towards us and we had to duck to avoid getting caught in their buzzy cloud.

Up Close

The unique pattern on this tree held me spellbound for a time.

Yes Yes and YES!

Through all of my travels I have narrowed down the packing process to a finely tuned science that makes my mama proud! Even on my tripalicous journey to Seattle (where it was CCCCOLD) I managed to make it work with a mere carry on. A cute green carry on, but a carry on nonetheless.

Most places I stay have awesome bath products. Le Occitane, Aveda and the like pepper the bathrooms with scents of rosemary, citrus, lavender, geranium and such. However, once in a blue moon the products are sucky. Too perfumy, drying or whatever. I always bring my Malin and Goetz travel kit with me. Yummity yum. Perfect. Smells good. Feels good. Easy to pack. Comes in a clear travel case. Everything a girl needs (guys too). I paid $30 at my local apothecary-- money well spent I say.





Oh and for good measure, this here foaming face mask is to die for! I am a true blue loyalist to Dermalogica products, but this scrumptious face potion is wonderful. Not too pricey either.

Scarlets Walkabout.

I landed my happy self in Sedona Arizona last week for some down home shenanigans with my bestest best friend Tenya. She's all sorts of wonderful and super easy to travel with. This one here doesn't like being on ANY schedules or part of sightseeing groups or anything resembling order. I prefer to go where the wind blows and play things as they come. Tenya is the same so it makes travelling with each other perfect! I've been to Sedona several times and always have curiously good times there.

I had the serious pleasure of staying at two beautiful, albeit, different resorts. The Sedona Rouge-which is located in the center of town and The Enchantment Resort-which is located in a heavenly spot called Boyton Canyon (rumored to be a hotspot for UFO activity). Beam me up E.T.







See the colors changing at sunset.

We hiked up Bell Rock-we were waaaay up there. Wind was whizzing all around us! HELLOOO!

We are high.

Room with a view.

Lizard rock watching us......ssssspooky.

Blue headed feathered sap sucker??

Twisty tree vista.

Spires, Boyton Canyon.

Looks purty.

Sunset self portrait.

Calamity Jane.

Looking up while sitting on a ledge.

Interesection.

Patron Silver.

I love me some logos on sides of things.

Headed home.

All Kinds of Chicanery

Yes, it really was delicious. Scrumptious, tasty, savory, drool-inducing, foot stomping good. Hiked to Mt.Palomar Winery. The hike back walks it off. How very.






Lollygagging.

Yikes.

My friends cool blue shoes. I like. You like?