Monthly Archives: December 2012

How To Bring A Blush To Snow

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Hank — 2 Comments ↓

We’re entering winter here in L.A..  It doesn’t snow here but it can look a little drab, at times, outside.  A lot of plants have gone quiet for the season.  Theatre is dark as they say.  But wait, to my…

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Do Not Adjust Your Television Set

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Hank — No Comments ↓

Here’s another post about inspiration.  Check out this image!  Is it real or is it memorex?  Another enthralling aspect to taking a closer look at the outside world and seeing what it has to offer is being ‘wowed’ by what…

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All That Glimmers Is Golden

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Hank — No Comments ↓

Unchanged since the days of the dinosaurs, Gingko biloba remains one of the most beautiful conifers ever produced by nature.  It differs from most conifers in that it’s deciduous.  I’m posting these images because Gingko biloba, in many opinions, is…

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Brazilian Beauty Funnels Glorious Gorgeousness!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Hank — No Comments ↓

So here we are and the holidays are upon us.  I thought I’d kick off the season with the glorious gorgeousness of Ruellia macrantha commonly referred to as Christmas Pride.  Ruellia macrantha comes to us from Brazil.  It gets its…

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