Tuesday, January 18, 2011

It needs to be said


that it's gloriously warm here in Los Angeles with a clear blue sky and blooming Meyer lemons outside my back door. The Husband picked all the tangerines off the tangerine tree that are too sour and seedy to eat, but he's making jam with them. The lettuce has been picked from the garden, and the chard and artichokes are coming along. I've got on a tee-shirt and a sweater is tied around my waist for later when it cools down. It's January 18th, and I'm grateful to live here.
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15 comments:

  1. ElisabethJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Ah, the joy of a sunny day, especially in winter. It feels like such a bonus.

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  2. From the KitchenJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I'm sitting here in corduroy slacks, thick tights, wool socks and a heavy turtleneck sweater. Outside my window, the snow is hanging around and it's lightly doing something.

    Please send lemons.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  3. GbergerJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I'm happy for you (she says, looking out at a gray sky, gray water, wet deck and 40-ish temperatures) - your climate is a wonderful thing!
    Having citrus trees in your own yard and fresh things to eat growing in JANUARY? A miracle.

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  4. SECRET PEPPER PERSON:January 18, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Ironically, or not really...I was just going to post a photo of my Meyers Lemons which are plentiful this year. I love my tree and have spent hours juicing and freezing in ice cube trays....Enjoy it all year long...are you sure we are not twins separated at birth?

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  5. HeatherJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I said the very same thing in my post from last night.Lucky,aren't we?Does wonder for the psyche during the tough times.I remember vividly during our lengthy NICU and chemo days,that I would venture outside,when she had fallen asleep and just tilt my face to the sky and soak in the sun.Healing on some days.

    The jam sounds absolutely yummy.

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  6. michelleJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    BAH

    It's raining down ice up here in NY like it's the end of days!

    still love you tho I'm a green ice pop of envy

    xoxoxo

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  7. VardaJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Today, in New York? We are having a full day of sleet and freezing rain. It is a giant grey slushie outside. So in my mind? I'm moving in with you. You don't mind, right?

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  8. Carrie Wilson LinkJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    You better be! We are building our arcs around here!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    It does not need to be said, not to those suffering through feet of snow and fricking cold temps. I want to weep.

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  10. Ms. MoonJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    You deserve some sunny bliss, babe. Enjoy.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    That's a good reason not to live in Switzerland. It was -17C where I was just before Christmas!

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  12. Lovely WorldJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Ahh. Such a day is a long way off for me. Snow day from school yesterday, and likely another storm coming in tomorrow night. No lemons or lettuce here!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Much as I love winter, I do envy you your garden and that beautiful lemon tree! sigh...

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  14. JenJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Now you are just teasing us lol, but I hope you continue to enjoy :) Jen

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  15. Aidan Donnelley RowleyJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Beautiful photo and words. Gratefulness never spoils. Pleased to have found my way to your words.

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