well-loved

through a glass darkly

Paying the dinner bill at Himalaya.

Tara spinosa

It took me years to connect the dots, but noticing these blossoms while strolling along the bike path led me to it. These very distinct Tara spinosa trees (also known as Peruvian carob) were familiar because I had seen them countless times at the Ventura Botanical Gardens. The next question is, how did these exotic South American plants get here, along the bike path?

Lost in the Cosmos

Not Walker Percy's best. But then, maybe not as bad as it seemed before I actually read it. He may have simply been struggling with the insanity of the times, as he saw it. But from another angle it may appear that the insanity of the times had taken up residence in his psyche. Perhaps only an expert on Walker Percy could answer these questions.

Moons Thai revisited

I believe this was a case of using up the gift card credit to enjoy some fresh rolls and broccoli stir fry for dinner. As you can see they were wholesome, vegetable-rich choices.

new structure

A new structure at Ventura Botanical Gardens.

a.p.p.l.

Another Paradise Pantry lunch. I am a fan of mushroom toast.