Tonight's picture was taken in March of 2008 in Los Angeles. That day we took Mattie for a boat ride in Long Beach. You can see the Queen Mary, which is now a museum, was in the background of our voyage. Mattie was into boats big time and always loved a boat adventure. One of the things Mattie wanted to do when he grew up was to captain a boat.
Quote of the day: To know what people really think, pay regard to what they do, rather than what they say. ~ Rene Descartes
Things have been looking very brown in Los Angeles for quite a long period of time. It isn't what you expect to see when you come to California. You expect greenery. But Southern California is very concerned about conserving water and if you see green, you know people are actively trying to water. What I have been noticing more and more with each visit is that people are migrating to drought-prone garden areas.... which means they are planting flowers that don't require a lot of water to thrive. The Waterworks Districts of Los Angeles even offer their customers a rebate for removing water-inefficient grass with drought-tolerant landscaping.
In the city of Burbank, where my parents live, failure to comply with the City's water wasting rules may result in a fine. Fines are $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second violation, and $500 for every violation thereafter. Burbank City Council has moved irrigation (watering grass and plants) restrictions from 2 days per week to 3 days per week now (on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays - before 9am or after 6pm).
The next series of photographs truly captures how beautiful a drought resistant garden can be. Typically I am into flowers and grass, but this does make you reimagine gardening!
1 comment:
Vicki,
I love the picture of Mattie with your parents. I am sure it is a well loved, treasured picture!
I have long believed ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!!! Your quote for today fits this feeling well.
You create a great travel log which allows, the reader to see the area, you visit, almost like they are there too. I told Ken yesterday, that we would love your travel itinerary. I am happy, you are getting some long walks with your Mom. I know how you love to walk. I too, love a nice long walk although I admit, you walk way better in the heat than I do. I have seen different parts of DC through your lens. Remarkable, how some of those areas look completely different from your descriptions. Thanks, I so enjoyed this post and beautiful pictures, especially the one of Mattie.
Margy
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