Monthly Archives: July 2011

Of Plants and Names and other odd things…

If you were in Houston about this time last year, you’ll have run across mention of the Amazing HMNS Corpse Flower, Lois. She bloomed, which is apparently quite rare, and the moment (several months of the moment, actually) was covered … Continue reading

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Colombian Independence Day

Celebration at PlazAmericas down the street… music, dancing, food, more music… I was tied down most of the day so the food was gone when I got there, but there was, of course, still music. There is ALWAYS music. And … Continue reading

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