Weekly Challenge: Happy Place II

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Happy Place." Another "Happy Place" is Hawaii. I lived in Hawaii longer than I've lived any other place. I loved the warm trade wind breezes, the salt air, and the waves crashing on the beaches. Maralee

Unusual Succulent

I saw this unusual succulent at the Alii Kula Lavender Farm on Maui when we were there in November.  It appeared almost black although it was actually a very deep purple.  They offered to give me a cutting of it but I didn't think it would make it through agriculture customs at the airport.  They're …

Longing for Maui

Daylight is getting shorter . . . weather is blustery and cold . . . and I have several more months of cold and dark.  Oh, how I am longing for Maui right now. Maralee