Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Friends and Flowers

I always look forward to Monday mornings. I have a faithful group of volunteers that show up at the Casa to work. We take a walk through the gardens to assess what needs to be done then get to work. I never know who or how many will be there. Yesterday we set a record! Eleven volunteers showed up and worked till noon!
This flower bed of Calendrina is a show stopper. One year ago the bed was just dirt. Volunteers stuck cuttings in the ground. Wow, look at it now.
The agave attenuata are blooming. See the tall yellow spikes. The street in front of the Casa is lined with them also...looks like they are guarding the place.
My friend Sheila is fighting a huge uphill battle with cancer. Saturday she performed with the San Clemente Choral Society. Then she threw a huge party celebrating friends and family. Her sister came in from France and brother from New York. We all watched her perform with enthusiasm and spirit for probably her final time. What an inspiration she is!


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Michelyn said...

Sheila looks beautiful - what a wonderful evening for her!