Yelllow Pedal

Ugly Ducklings, Yellow Polyester and Weeds. You can Pull 'em, pretend they are not there, or plug 'yer ears and hum really loud!

I will admit, I am not a fan of yellow. I own nothing yellow. When I see the color on clothing, shoes, socks and accessories I almost cringe. 

I bought a wicked cool yellow dress with little pink flowers a few years back in Portland, and I have no idea where it is! I think I was high on vintage , and probably out of control.

Although, Mother nature and her yellow makes me scream with joy! 

It's hard to ignore the strength in this little Midtown flower. Stepped on , spat upon by tree limbs and scooted  out of the way more 'favorable' front yard foliage. 

 Bringing food and beauty to this side walk garden. 

 I love these flowers. Spilling onto the sidewalk. Aching for attention, or taking a mid-day stretch?

I pick them by the  handfuls this time of year. Soon, the June sun will burn our delicate babies away.They grow abundantly in midtown , so go on a hunt soon to add some cheer into your home! 

I think I almost cried when I saw this. No, actually I almost choked.

Look at the print! The Belt! The cuffs!

I have to give a two thumbs up for Polyester. Always, ALWAYS got the best print, cuts, and design.

To bad, it is so unrealistic to wear here in the Sacramento Valley.

Believe me, I try real hard. Polyester gives me the cold sweats, and that is just not sexy friends.

I am a die hard admirer of any fluffy, furry , layered  details around the neck area.

Maybe I am trying to harness the inner flower in me. 

When the birds begin to sing, preserve me with pedals, and I will offer you everything.

Find this dress on display at the Sacramento SPCA Thrift.

Aw, hell naw. This is to cute.

 I'll love you no matter how many legs you have my little yellow feathered friend.

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 I think I might spend my day tomorrow , admiring all the beautiful creatures at McKinley park. 

A day of duck and turtle watching can always be a surprise of excitement!

Happy Easter friends! 

Enjoy your day of rest, food and sunshine. 

I am fur, feathers and wings.

Tahoe Trees

 1975 hand painted plate from West Germany

 I wish I could remember where I found these. I am thinking Fort Bragg.

 Black Eyed Susan earrings gifted from Nicole ,

and feather earrings were from Velvet Leaf when they had a shop in midtown.

 Bag from Crimson and Clover 

Pin from Sacto Antique Fair. 

 Hello Hare!

 Moccasins were a re-issue to my wardrobe after my cat peed  on my originals that I got from Arizona.

Clip was found in Eureka at a local thrift.

 Tahoe Eyes

My new favorite blog. 
Can you guess what type of bird this is?

A. Colonial Poppycock

B. A Secretary Bird

C. Post Courier

D. A Frocked Willy

E. A Knickered Ambler

Sacramento Fall, Felines and Flowers

I am always rooting for the underdogs. Sports, bad reviews on movies, a dog that might have 3 legs, 2 teeth and one eye, and if you ask me the Ugly Ducking  the cutest little thing that could hatch himself into this cold dark world.

 Nature creates some unappreciated and sometime rarely noticed beauties.

Look at this moss! Oh my, I could of spent all day with it. Transforming myself to a midtown moss nymph and jumping from patch to patch.

You walk past me. I could be sleeping, dreaming the day away. Maybe I am dancing thru the buds of whispering green.

Portlands Roses, Sacramento Camellias. Have you kissed your Camellia today?

 The years don't run very deep here in our Tree City, but the architectural history of our houses can bring you from a Victorian, Craftsman Bungalow to Queen Annes homes within 2 blocks .

No, this is not a house in Dunsmuir. It is my dream river home that sits a few blocks away from apartment. This house in funky, and I like it! Actually , I love it. I pass it every day on my bike.
I appreciate that I can barely see it from the street.  It is blanketed  with over grown tree limbs , unruly shrubs, wind chimes and many potted plants . 

I am always tempted to leave a note on their door, asking if they ever move could they please let me know. Also, their bio diesel mercedes definitely helps the mojo of this pad !

Look at this awesome wall of greenery! Protecting us from noise, pollutants , street people and city life.

Funky old car , parked under some pines next to a pile of wood. Happy about this.

Who goes there!

I forgot what this plant was called (also a Camellia?). As I was taking a picture of this beautiful bloom, the owner of the house came out to get in her car. She scoffed at why I would want to take a picture of "that bush" Why the hell not! Poor thing has been beat up by the weather, and still rocks it pink sweater!

I can never turn my back on kitty cats. Actually, It was not hard to hear this guy. He followed me and demanded a snuggle and a scratch.

City of Trees, baby. Well as long as you stay in midtown. Once you leave for other parts of Sacramento, It can easily turn to be 'City of Cement'.

Autumn light can be tricky, but flowers are meant to admired at any angle. 

Cats take over midtown. Scurrying the streets and alleys. Look out for our feline friends when you are in a car! MEOW!

I use to pick these flowers for my mom , walking home from the bus stop in Placerville.

This door is..wow! Sacramento River Boat  and native plants carved in this side door.  You can barely see this gem walking down the street. I think the bottom of the house is abandoned, or a basement. 

How could you not cherish a Clover. They bring your luck for goodness sakes!

Are these flowers related to Verbena? So purty.

Squirrels. They could be marmots, vermin , pests , rodents or invaders of your garden or orange tree. But to me , squirrels are friends. I like to click my tongue to the roof of my mouth, and call a squirrels attention.  If you are lucky like me, it will develop  trust and some odd ball communication. Soon enough, they will be eating walnuts and sunflower seeds out of your hands.

Listening , to Neil Young and Crazy Horse

Drinking , mystery red wine. 

Cheers!