I just took this photo while running out to the mailbox. I love the color of these flowers. Unlike much of our landscaping, our landscapers have not put a label as to the type of flower seen here, but I believe it’s bougainvillea.
Even though we’ve lived in the desert for nearly four years, it’s hard for me to believe that I am sitting outside in the gazebo, watching a beautiful sunset, and Christmas descends upon us in less than two days.
For this (former) northerner, it doesn’t feel like Christmas, despite the mall speakers screaming about “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow”. The family has done a fantastic job of decorating the house for the holidays, so that’s a wonderful thing.
I’m ready to wind down 2024. I feel prepared for 2025, whatever that may bring.
In the meanwhile, I’ll just keep enjoying the beauty around me.
