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The Secret Power of Mexican Sage

Julie Starling October 30, 2015 5 Comments

Mexican sage has the power to make even the biggest criminals appear royally innocent – 249/365 “My name is Juno! My hobbies include masticating Danskos, books, purses, passports, Mini Coopers, magazines,…

Northern California Fall Colors

Julie Starling October 30, 2015 2 Comments

Mexican Sage- 247/365 In California, you know it’s fall when the Mexican sage is in full bloom. The nice thing about this plant, is it makes you look like a great…

Mexican Feather Grass

Julie Starling October 27, 2015 1 Comment

Mexican Feather Grass – 246/365

Berry Buds

Julie Starling October 25, 2015 No Comments

Myrtle pre-berry buds – 245/365

A Cracker’s Charm

Julie Starling October 24, 2015 4 Comments

A cracker’s charm – 244/365 Two walkers and two dogs approached as we walked on a single track in the forest. We moved aside and the dogs sat to let…

A Bee’s Autumn Harvest

Julie Starling October 23, 2015 2 Comments

Born and raised in Connecticut, one of the things I miss most about East Coast autumns are pussy willows. But Mexican Sage, Salvia leucantha, makes up for it. – 240/365

Some Other Beginning’s End

Julie Starling October 20, 2015 3 Comments

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” 239/365 The lyric’s from Semisonic’s Closing Time were first spoken by first century Roman philosopher Seneca. Autum is the perfect time…

Dutch Baby!

Julie Starling October 18, 2015 3 Comments

Dutch Baby Pancake – 238/365 Where have I been all my life? Why did I never know about Dutch Baby Pancakes? Apparently, they were all the rage in 1977 when…

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