Amidst ugly nonstop authoritarian policies it helps to find moments of beauty when and where I can. This Epiphyllum is in a shaded corner of our garden, near the asparagus fern, chocolate mint, begonia, key lime, and thyme.

National parks are national treasures. Tell Congress we need continuing support for our parks and a fully staffed NPS. (Photo of Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley National Park, 2024)

We replaced the lawn with drought tolerant plants, and found the Snowy egret hunting lizards in our front yard.