Tuesday Paint In

Our Watercolor Journal Group did not

Paint Out today. It was too cold 

and rainy. We gathered at Miriam's home

for tea, conversation and, oh yes, 

a little painting, too!

I love camellias. 

They remind me of my beloved Aunt Mary Lemcke

She lived in the Chico area and had many

camellia bushes on her ranch. She was such

a vital and active person in the valley.

There is a Mary Lemcke Camellia Garden

at Chico State University.

She was OMA to her grandchildren

and I asked to be an OMA, too.

I wanted to be just like her when I grew up!

Japanese Plums make wonderful clear as crystal 

jelly that tastes delicious, too.

I have not made it for years, 

the color is just like these blossoms.

I pick one bloom at a time from our

organic garden. Just having one flower

in my apartment brings the outside - in.