THE NEW BLACK? REMEMBERING A GHOST TREE

CHOOSING THE NEW COLOR

       So it seems orange is the new "in" color of the season.
What do I know about fashion and color? Trips to France sensitized me to shifting color preferences. Friends wanted to know what the new fashion season revealed as the color we'd be seeing more of so I made a point of paying attention. 
         This year I saw a lot of orange in Palm Springs and environs, among some of the lovely patrons of the Indian Wells Tennis tournament, in shops and I see it is showing up elsewhere. I certainly have no pedigree from Ralph Lauren University, so I could be entirely wrong. And as a further qualifier, my idea of good color is blue and grey.  

        Anyway, California's central coast is painted by nature. It's a seasonal switch that cranks up the swatch palette. 

A FINAL STAND

   Aside from humans and elephants, trees get my vote for favorite life form on this blue planet. Old trees get  maximum respect. They don't travel of course but they observe the years, even centuries and leave a record. Talk about zen mellow!
    Seeing a stump serves an encouragement. Old roots remain in mother earth and the space above is reserved for the memory of a sentry or watcher.

  See you down the trail.

TAX PAYERS REVOLTED & SHAPES

WHO'S IN CHARGE

     At the edge of historic recession, millions unemployed or working poor and the IRS entertains itself for million$!

     Growls from the right, left and the apathetic.What prevents better governance and accountability? How can a judgement be rendered to let the tax man party away millions? No one thought of perception?!

      It is a perfect storm.  Bureaucracy, civil service, politicians and no accountability.  

      Where are the adults? Should we be in the streets?

SHAPES

garden compositions

    See you down the trail.