Green Almonds
This weekend MC and I discovered green almonds at the fantastic market a new neighbor told us about, Barbur World Foods. They have all kinds of specialty foods from all over the world. I wasn't entirely surprised they would have green almonds in the produce section, but delighted to discover them!
The green almonds are fuzzy, delicate looking, and soft. You can peel them open with your finger nails to reveal the entirely white, soft almond inside. They have a texture similar to lychee, but not juicy. Somewhat grape-like, with a green, grassy, and somewhat tart note. I can see how they get used in a fresh, green gazpacho. They do taste of spring, of growth.
Green Almonds - April 8, 2013 - Portland, OR
After Winter's roots
Each taste of Spring revives a
Longing for Summer.
Fading
Fading Gerberas - March 17, 2013 - Portland, OR
The yellow flowers
Still grace the room with color
Even as they fade.
Evening Spring Sky
CK and I bought a new home this autumn. I think I knew I wanted to live here the moment I set foot in the kitchen. Large, great light, lots of space, and much better appliances. All that and most of the south wall had windows, sliding glass doors to a deck overlooking the trees in the yard, and a large window above the sink. As I enjoy doing things in the kitchen I get to watch the birds visit our yard to enjoy the seed we put out for them. It is so wonderful
Evening Sky - March 23, 2013 - Portland, OR
Rippling clouds against
A blue, late afternoon sky.
Near by, sparrows sing.
Spring Grows
Maple Start - March 31, 2013 - Portland, OR
Warming air bringing
Abundant life to surface.
Spring's wild abandon.
Sakura Appreciation
Autumn and Spring are my favorite seasons. During Autumn I'm convinced it is my absolute favorite, but then Spring arrives in Portland and the city bursts into a colorful display. When Spring arrives, I'm sure it is my favorite.
Sakura Shrub - April 4, 2013 - Wilsonville, OR
Riot of pale blossoms.
Morning's fragrant greeting
In chilly Spring air.
Bright Primroses
From Sunday's activities in the yard:
Easter Planting - March 31, 2013 - Portland, Oregon
The bright primroses
Lift up their cheerful faces.
Smiling with Spring sun.
Junco Haiku
Poetry from the new house for this month of April, National Poetry Month, must first pay homage to the birds. Particularly the Junco who bravely watch me, but deem me too little a threat to interrupt the eating of seeds as I sit on the deck watching them.
Sparrow & Junco - March 23, 2013 - Portland, Oregon
The Junco come first.
Bold, bright-eyed, always hungry.
Not caring who watches.
Sunlight on Maple
Spring invites haiku.
Sunlight on maple.
Coral bark blazes alight.
Beckoning to spring.
The view off the deck, March 16, 2013, Portland, Oregon
On Endings
Drift of Cherry Blossoms - Wilsonville, Oregon - April 30, 2012
Everything changes.
This moment, always turning.
Endings. Beginnings.
Fading Blossom
Fallen Cactus Blossom - Portland, Oregon - April 28, 2012
Fallen, yet still bright.
Last color fading away,
Translucent, lovely.