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When I was growing up, my grandparents (both born in Scotland) lived in the next town over. Occasionally I would get to spend the day with them, just the three of us...a very special treat for me. In the afternoon my grandfather, who we called Honey, would enjoy a beer and he'd pour about half an inch into this glass for me.
Lang May Yer Lum Reek
Long May Your Chimney Smoke
and if I might add...May your New Year be filled with Love and Light!
p.s. the glass is holding Elderberry Wine
A short distance from our house, in the foothills of Mt. Diablo, are about 3000 acres of open space owned by the city of Walnut Creek. Trailheads can be found all over the city. Yesterday, Tim, Oliver and I strolled around Shell Ridge...
Named for the rocky ridge at the summit...
...embedded with seashells. We are currently about 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
I love lichen and can never resist taking a photo or two.
And Oliver can never (ever) resist a puddle or two.
Our native oak trees, so dear to my heart...this one is laden with gall nuts. In years past when I was a weaver and spinner of wool, I used tannin rich gall nuts as a mordant with natural dyes.
Oliver wondering why we're not choosing the creek trail?
Just as we neared the end of our walk, we spotted a brave little buttercup...yes, it's still December!
A few moments at Florali that caught my eye (and camera) last week...
Recycled Rover - made of newsprint.
Origami penguin - about an inch and a half high, made by Darwin
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h a p p y s u n d a y !
