Photographs. As a reporter it used to get to me when people said “a picture is worth a 1000 words”, hey, I was the one writing those words! Why should the photographers have all the fun?But sometimes they do. This is one of those times.
Photographs tell the story ever so well
Here are four photos capturing current moments from my home Villa Lucia – they are worth 4000 words! Enjoy
An iris in bloom next to the pond. There are four in bloom right now, on tall spikes about four feet high. Very showy. This is the lovely thing about seasons in Florida. With planning, something can be blooming every month all through the seasons of summer, spring, fall and winter.
Finally! A swallowtail butterfly caterpillar on the fennel in the back yard. I’d been hoping the swallowtails would lay their eggs on the fennel, conveniently located right next to a bright red penta. They got the message! Now I’m going to add a cassia plant. Swallowtails like to lay eggs there too.
Mexican pentas in bloom. The pond area is full of them, all volunteers. Perhaps the birds bring the seeds?
And last, but certainly not least, please join me in welcoming Obi, a two-year old Corgi from Sunshine Corgi Rescue and the newest family member. He is the missing piece of the puzzle for us! Obi joins Annie, a Golden Retriever/Terrier mix, and five cats, all of whom like the fact that Obi has short legs and isn’t much taller then they are. Here’s to great walks, playtime and bonding.
Lucy Beebe Tobias is the Authentic Florida Expert for VISIT FLORIDA and the author of “50 Great Walks in Florida”, University of Florida Press, February, 2008. ©2008 Lucy Beebe Tobias. All rights reserved.
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