View from my hotel room in Manassas, VA

Wow, it’s the last day of February! Where did that month go? Of course, it’s the shortest of the year, but still. I’ve been in VA the last week for a meeting, you might have noticed the lack of posts. I gave my first presentation which required a lot of preparation and I wasn’t able to spend much time on my blog. But, I have a backlog of pictures and posts that will go out in the next few days. And, I am tired of restaurant food and craving vegetables and salads. I will be spending mucho time in my kitchen.

With apologies to those of you in the midst of winter (especially my friends in the Boston area), I came home to spring. And it is all the more appreciated by the contrast. Here is a quick snapshot.

More snow today, just before the trip home to CA

California here I come!

Tulip Magnolia in the back yard is almost finished and starting to leaf out.

Jasmine is scenting the air

Roses are leafing out

Buds on my potted fig tree

It’s good to be home.