By the side of the road and beyond

Wild grasses and flowers 

line our caliche road like spectators on a parade route, 

greeting the puppies and me each morning as we pass by. 

The crowds are thinning in the summer temperatures, 

but a few hardy souls still cheer me on my way.

Unfortunately, I find other things along the road besides flowers.

Ugh.

Colors are fading, 

but if I move off the road, 

I can still find patches of vibrant pinks, purples, oranges and reds... 

Closer to the house, 

my bougainvillea isn't wild, 

but it satisfies my craving for color 

(as long as I remember to water it!)

Next up... crape myrtles!

Stay tuned!