California Tree Spirits (haiku)

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to fully enjoy the details of our CA dusk

Tree spirits thrive 'round here.

They chat 'neath westering sun.

California!

Fantastical Miner's Lettuce

When I Dream of Miner's Lettuce

Miner's Lettuce, Claytonia perfoliata, is a common San Francisco plant that thrives and blooms in the open space areas where I hike as well as the shade of my own backyard.  It is munch'able, but I often wonder if the California gold miners of '49 were really into salad...

Last Stop Before Oz (Hiking Edgewood)

Planning a trip to Oz?
You won't find a better way to get there, then a hike up to the top of
Inspiration Point at Edgewood Nature Preserve
Click on the illustration above for an enhanced view of this Oz portal.