Springtime Arrives Early in Southern California

Make Time for Small Reflections
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but first, belatedly ...

the week got away
from me celebrating my
birthday with my sis

but I've decided
to participate in these
three memes anyway

1. It's still February and much of the nation is experiencing more snowy weather, yet (much to my surprise) purple iris and yellow crocus (Ooops ... methinks they might be FREESIA rather than crocus) have burst forth into bloom already in my front yard ...

2. My recently cut back rose bushes are already coming back with new growth.

3. The amaryllis bulbs are beginning to put up shoots ... and one gladiola too.

4. My neighbor's well-established potted cactus provides a preview of what's to come ...

with my own below ...

5. Although some of my newly planted pansies are struggling in all the rain we've had recently, others are doing well ...

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Just for the Joy of It and Today's Flowers

Sassy relaxing
in the sun on the parkway ...
too tired to play

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Shadow Shots, & Pet Pride too

Small Reflections ... Smile Back

Thought for Today
"If you've never been thrilled to the very edges of your soul by a flower in spring bloom, maybe your soul has never been in bloom." Audra Foveo

Celebrating a Milestone in my Life ...

Make Time for Small Reflections

This is my beach world
Southern California
a delightful place!





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Outdoor Wednesday, and Watery Wednesday.

Sixty-five today
don't feel more than forty-four
on most sunny days ;-)

Last year a rainbow
started out my special day ...
This year my sister

is in town and we'll
get together after my
morning class to walk

with our cameras
beach & pier ... snapping photos
(weather permitting)



ending up at Duke's
'Barefoot Bar' to celebrate
late this afternoon ...



yummy fish tacos
Margarita on the rocks
Hula Pie to share



Did I mention how
much I love to read, write and
share my photographs?

Small Reflections ... Smile Back

Thought for Today
"The whole world opened up to me when I began to read."
Mary McLeod Bethune

Molly & Ms Kitty enjoy sunshine after rain ...

Make Time for Small Reflections

computer issues
once again have limited
my blogging visits

but hopefully I'll
be able to catch up with
most of you today

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Mellow Yellow & Mosaic Monday too

after Friday's rain
both fur-kids enjoy the sun
before rain tonight



SOOC above ... Poster Edges below


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Nasturtiums in bloom
already (a little bit)
and Johnny Jump Ups




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Today's Flowers, Mellow Yellow, and Mosaic Monday

Small Reflections ... Smile Back

Thought for Today
"While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us." Benjamin Franklin