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Ice Follies daffodil

This is How I Roll. Baked these for a friend's farewell potluck as he and his family were returning to Russia.

Makes Scents. Rose, cultivar "Therese Bugnet." I love its fragrance!

California buckeye near Berkeley, California

Beginning of a Dream. Lily-of-the-Nile, cultivar "Graskop."

Lady of the Garden. Rose, cultivar "Our Lady of Guadelupe," shot with permission of the homeowners.

Tywin. Yet another feline photo session))

Flower Art. Sweet pea, cultivar "Painted Lady"

Curious Visitor. This cat turned out to be very friendly!

Early Risers. These daffodils, cultivar "Dutch Master," bloomed in January instead of February this year.

Blooming soapbush with bumblebee

Russo-Italian fusion. Russian baklazhannaya ikra (eggplant spread) + Italian fusilli = delicious!

In a Bit of a Stew. West African-inspired stew, organic and vegan.

I'm Not a Drug! . Dwarf opium poppy, proof that nature certainly does abhor a vacuum.

Keep Tahoe Clean. Translated from Russian, obviously.))

Mmmmm...leftovers! . Cleaning up? Making a mess? You be the judge.

Greening Up. Shot during a trail run in Tilden Regional Park, CA.

Some not-so-sweet advice. One of many reasons not to sugarcoat things, health in particular.

"Queen Alexandra" sweet pea

Veggin' Out. Apparently, this zucchini is more than happy to have left the vine.

Closeup of forget-me-nots in Golden Gate Park

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