Moon & palm

Not exactly in Downey. Tonight I'm in Beaumont celebrating my daughter's birthday. The moon has been incredible lately and I couldn't resist the way the moon lit up the sky with the palm tree in shadow.

"The moon will guide you through the night with her brightness, but she will always dwell in the darkness, in order to be seen." 
~ Shannon L. Alder

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Planned seclusion

I liked how these owners planned the foliage in the front yard to make their house secluded from people on the street. Although, the people on the street get to enjoy a beautiful yard as they pass by. Both sides get to enjoy the view.

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I feel the earth move...

I came across this scene recently. I imagine it's a result of the strong winds we had a few weeks ago. The tree didn't bend, or break�it just simply toppled, trapping the truck underneath it.

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Purple clouds

It's that time of year again, when a glimpse down the street or over the rooftops shows a cloud of purple jacaranda blooms.

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I won't grow up

For me, the best part of any park was always the trees. Which ones could be climbed? Which ones had the perfect seat for surveying my surroundings?

�If growing up means it would be beneath my dignity to climb a tree, I won�t grow up.� 
~ Peter Pan

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