Cymbidium Orchid at Mom’s
This pretty cymbidium orchid flower is one of several flowers currently open in front of Mom’s House. Click on the image to enlarge.
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Favorite Places
Regular readers know that we visit the Point Vicente Interpretive Center on a frequent basis. A week ago, we visited and I set up my camera on a post to take this time delayed image of us admiring the Blue Pacific.
Crystal Valentine
Verna loves Waterford® Crystal, so I got her these tableware pieces for a Valentine’s Day gift: a crystal butter dish and a pair of crystal salt & pepper shakers. Verna took these photos which I combined into the single picture at the right. Click on the image to enlarge.
I was afraid that Waterford was going to go out of business last year when they went into receivership. Fortunately, the crystal is still produced in several European locations even though the original factory in Waterford, Ireland is no longer in operation. She loves the crystal pieces so much that I would really hate to have seen the supply dry up. Now, I will still be able to get Waterford for her from time to time.
Potted Stargazers
Last week during our weekly shopping, we passed the flower concession in the supermarket where I spotted these Asian lilies in pots. I found this one with flower pods almost ready to open.
The first one opened yesterday. I took this photo of the open lily after I cleaned up the pollen pods. Removing the pollen makes the flowers last longer, so I’m told.
I have always loved Asian stargazer lilies. They were the featured flower when Bob and I got married. Click on the image for full-size.
