Plants Are People Too*

I've introduced the African Violet before. The first time I introduced it was back in March, March 1st to be exact. It had one or two little flowers and a bunch of buds. Then April 1 it had a bunch of blooms. Well, here it is over 6 ... SIX ... months later and it has been blooming all this time. SIX months people. I don't know of any other plant or flower, or at least we don't have any that have bloomed this long and this beautiful. Some of our plants bloom the most beautiful flowers for a day, some a week, some a month, some maybe even 2 or 3 months. But not six months.

Actually this African Violet has bloomed like this before and for longer. When we first got it in September of 2007, it bloomed for over 10 months. Then it took about a 2 month break to rest and refuel. We determined that this plant has graced us for so long because it was grateful that we saved it. Had we not brought it home from my mother's funeral it likely would have perished.

We've also determined that this plant, once it does pass (and I have no idea how long it may live), will reincarnate as either an animal or a person. It's got amazing energy ... it's clearly burnt off any bad karma. We have other plants that we believe will reincarnate as animals or people. So, really, when it comes down to it ... plants are people too.

Rockin' Out

Little Berries*

On Guard*

Lucy being cute but VERY aware of a hovering bug.

Beginning and End*

Above is a moonflower bud. It will probably bloom tomorrow night. Below is the moonflower from last night that whose time here is over. The beginning and the end ... so very close together.

Moonflowers*

The moonflowers are starting to bloom. They've been a little off this year. Not a lot of foliage and not a whole lot of buds. But even if I only get one moonflower, it's all worth it. These flowers are just spectacular and they have a very light fragrance. It's about 4 to 5 inches in diameter and as the night becomes darker, it will spread and open even more. These pics were taken about 6:30pm, so it had probably been open about 30 to 40 minutes. By morning it will be wilted and fading.

This is actually the second one to bloom. You have to be present and aware to catch these. I didn't notice the moonflower that opened Tuesday night until this morning when it's time had already come to an end.

She's Just Not That Into You*

Apparently my friend Mo loves the kitty posts. So here you go Mo. This was from the other morning ... Lucy trying to get Tiki to play. But Tiki is just not that into Lucy. Lucy wants to rough and tumble and wrestle. Tiki just wants pets and love.
















The attempt to engage.























Then stalking.























A chase ensues.
















And finally some batting of paws.