She Kept A Parrot
A Journal For Charlie
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The sun was shining. It was warm. I headed off to the garden center To find plants for the Garden Bones Lilies and Hibiscus and Ferns What I bought was a Coral Cactus Grown by Costa Farms In Florida The directions said to water her infrequently Keep her in bright light Suitable for a desk I wondered whose desk is in high-noon-desert light? She’s sitting on the porch ledge against the screen… Read More
Yesterday, I posted a cactus flower. My artsy cactus flower. The truth is that the wind was blowing the cactus plants all around, and I was doing my routine St. Vitus number with the camera so the flower was out of focus. I did have one photograph that was reasonably focused, but I liked the artsy one. Now, that’s downright silly. It showed you nothing about what a cactus plant and its… Read More
This cactus is blooming beside the drive-thru menu outside the barbecue restaurant where I order my sandwiches about once a week. The plants have been there as long as I can remember, and the restaurant is very old. The blossoms are lovely in the late spring. I always enjoy looking at them. The prickly pear cactus is native to Texas. I am certain that the American Indians must have named their… Read More
She Kept A Parrot 