Blackberries

Blackberries, originally uploaded by baglady.

I love berries. They are perfect even in their imperfections.

Pansies

Pansies, originally uploaded by baglady.

I don't know why, but these flowers have personality to me. Maybe it's from seeing them animated in Fantasia. I think I'm thinking of the right movie?

Balboa Park Tower

Balboa Park Tower, originally uploaded by baglady.

When you fly into San Diego, you can see the tower at Balboa Park. It was such a gloomy day and I'd hoped this photo would turn out nicer.

Ranunculus

Ranunculus, originally uploaded by baglady.

This was just after a rain. It was perfect with the droplets all over it.

It's an amazing flower. It looks delicate, but I've had the blooms last for weeks. I took this at Balboa Park.

Water Over Stones

Water over Stones, originally uploaded by baglady.

This was at Balboa Park after and during a rain. This was one of the prettiest drainage corridors I'd ever seen. The way the stones were set, it created a criss cross pattern.

Cayenne Pepper

....is so good on yams. It's strange really. Here's a recipe that combines both:

Preheat electric oven to 425 (old gas oven could be 450). Peel and slice one yam into 1/4" slices. Don't cut any fingers off! Sprinkle with olive oil. My Mom says flavored oil is interesting too. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper and then some cayenne pepper. Bake for 15 mins and then turn and bake another 5-10 mins until they are soft when pierced with a fork. You can also bake a little longer until they're crispy.

Late Snack

I love cottage cheese. I'm going to marry it!

Until it reaches my thighs. Then it's divorce.