FOTD – Fake Flamenco

Whatsoever is Lovely: Flowers in Pink

I admire flowers in a rainbow of hues. Am I a “pink person” I’ve been asked in all seriousness. Well, pink and purple and blue and green and… How about you? Are you in the pink? Or is green or blue more your style? Check back tomorrow for the March writing challenge poems. ¡Olé! –Rebecca […]

Gardening, Nature, photography

1st Snowdrop is Back

We wondered if the flower would survive its blanket of snow… Our hearty snowdrops lived. Flowers are powerful symbols of resurrection. Spring brings miracles in Mother Nature. What does spring mean to you? Leave a comment below. Three days left to submit your poem to celebrate women’s history month. Click here for details. ¡Olé! –Rebecca This […]

Gardening, Nature, photography

Have I Seen Snowdrops in February?

Last Sunday we took a brisk walk around the block after dinner. As we approached our place, I saw a touch of green and white. A snowdrop! In Madison, they bloom in March. The earliest date I have on my calendar for them is March 6, 2020! The photo above was taken February 19. However, […]

Gardening, Nature, photography, The Americas

Midwestern Orchid Escape: Armed with a Phone

My phone camera has been a great boon to practicing my photography. I take pictures every day, up to triple digits for subjects that pique my interest. I still have a lot to learn, but hanging out with photography bloggers online is training my eye. I’m framing my photos differently and finding new angles of […]

Gardening, Nature, photography, Spanish Culture and Language

Championship of the Orchids

Confession; I was not making guacamole Sunday afternoon, or cheese dip, or bratwurst for US football fans. I was hanging around the Bolz Conservatory at Olbrich Gardens for the annual orchid show. This is my favorite photo taken Sunday with my phone camera. Tuesday I’ll post a few favorites from my Canon Rebel SLR. ¡Olé! […]

bilingual, En español, Spanish Culture and Language

February 2023 Poem of Friendship

Welcome to the second poetry challenge of the new year! We’ll continue the tradition of February verse to celebrate friendship. The Day of Love and Friendship is celebrated in México, Colombia, República Dominicana and Panamá. Your February challenge is to write a tanka poem about a dear person or companion animal. Where do you go together? […]