The Center of the Sun

The Center of the Sun

Having come from the northeast, I am still astonished at seeing roses in bloom in December. The yellow roses on the side of the house are prolific and sweet-scented. There's no cliché in stopping to smell these roses. Yellow was always my least favorite color, but these roses have taught me to love yellow.

Orange Rain

Orange Rain

The rainy season has begun in southern California making everything look bejeweled when the rain stops. Drops cling to the orange hibiscus on the side of the house.