AUGUST 14, 2003

I took my camera with me on my morning stroll today. As I walked along, I thought about what a nice place I am in my life at present. I have time to meander along, admiring my new home and appreciating Mother Nature at her finest. Many times in the past I've been too rushed or preoccupied to notice the beauty around me.

On the left are examples are some of the homes. The streets are narrow, lined with houses which are comparatively small and mostly older. Believe it or not, they sell for upwards of $400,000 (which is why we are renters, not owners). They're charming, with a whimsical free-and-easy style of landscaping and a variety of flowers and shrubbery. Each season brings new things to see.

The flowers today were gorgeous. They are lovely most of the year 'round. I noticed many roses still blooming, and the Autumn displays are beginning to blossom.

Below are photos of some of them, and you can see a larger version by clicking the image.


Purple coneflower (echinacea)
Black eyed susan
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Rose
Dahlia
Dahlia
Dahlia
Dahlia
Rose
Rose
Cosmos
Sunflower
Cosmos
Rose
Sunflower

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