The other day I got a new video camera! I am incredibly impressed with it, and ran out to shoot video of my front yard using this very nice cine lens, a Cooke Speed Panchro 18mm Ser. III.

I’ll write more about my experiences with this camera in upcoming posts, but for now I’ll just say, ‘wow!’

After all the response to my previous photo, I thought I’d put this one up. These amazing violet crocus(es?) popped up a few days later about three feet away from the others!

I’ve noticed these little yellow flowers emerging in a tight patch in my yard. One of my neighbors told me they are a local variety and grow readily around the neighborhood; they are early sprouters for sure! This weekend we had amazing weather in Del Ray: 72 degrees and overcast. To celebrate, we spent Sunday outside working: spreading sheet mulch around the margins, and establishing a garden patch on the western side of the house. Hopefully I can show you some plants that we’ll grow there!

New beginnings all around: this is the first of what will hopefully be many posts, perhaps somewhat regularly here.

Come back again soon for more pictures and news!