Sympathy to the Plane Victims' Families

There are no words to describe the feelings that emerge when I hear of a plane crash. Strong emotions come forth and heartfelt tears fill dry eyes. May each person who has loved and lost a member of their life find some peace in the memories.

Life can be so hard sometimes; I often wonder if it's even worth it...

Spring Arrives with Cherry Blossoms & Empty Reservoirs

The sight of my cherry tree blooming brings me joy unsurpassed by any other fresh fruit. We grow blueberries on two tiny bushes, apples on two growing Gala trees. The olive trees sport new growth and its verdant green brightens the entire area of the yard.

Without snow to cover the grass, we experience year round temperatures that most people yearn for and seldom see. The mid-sixties to low seventies surrounding us this spring rarely show before late summer and early fall. The change in the climate proclaims itself violently with nearly dry reservoirs and water rationing in our future. We had an entirely dry January for the first time since record-keeping began; doesn't this tell us anything ?~!