Cactus Monday

Happy Cactus Monday!

Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii)

If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, 
if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, 
if the simple things in nature have a message you understand, 
Rejoice, for your soul is alive.
~ Eleanora Duse

For more cactus fun, visit Teri's Painted Daisies.

Summer Solstice

Happy Summer! 

I hope it was as beautiful everywhere else around the globe as it has been here in Southern California today.

There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.

~ Celia Thaxter

Happy Father's Day

Stopping by to wish all of the fathers out there a very happy day. I hope everyone has been enjoying this day with their families.

Me & Dad

For those of you who may have been wondering why I disappeared for a while, I had some family matters to attend to. Nothing drastic, just requiring my presence and undivided attention. The good news is that I got to spend a bunch of quality time with my Dad. An early Father's Day treat we both enjoyed.

Have a great week, everyone!