I may take a post break!

 In an attempt to keep my blog fresher, I may take a break from posting for a while. I haven't seen any octopuses; flowers are pretty and interesting, but octopuses always kept me hopping. Roses and other flowers and dogs are cool, but I don't want to continue to repeat myself. I'll see how it goes.

Also, as a side note, I do not promote this blog on any social media platforms, except google blog. I do occasionally post something on octopigirl7 on youtube, but that's it. I'm told that's why I have low numbers of views. I'm ok with that. It started out as a way to preserve my photos and it is successful for that! So I'm good. And I do thank those of you who take the effort to view my offerings.

Two holes in the sky!

This cute little Corgi was smiling, but the sun on the lens obscures that, unfortunately. But I wanted to include this very energetic little guy, just for his enthusiasm.

The new rose plant. It dropped its leaves in less than 3 days. Guess I am accustomed to how long orchids last.

The rose did smell amazing, so I kept the petals even though they fell off. And also in the little bowl is an operculum my sweetheart found in his pocket. Ah, the joy they bring me. (I have over 15,000 of the little things. They close the opening on some shells and can be found on some beaches. No shells were injured in their collection.)

Succulents I do not know the name of.

Lovely white roses with light.

Some folks are definitely more skillful with growing flowers than I.

Often, one dog will get the other started...

The I assume violet above was a new one for me.

And zucchini. I tried to plant and grow some years ago and had no success. Upon consulting a brighter mind at UH, I was told that perhaps I was lacking in fertilizing bees. And that I could paint pollen on them to get zucchini. I opted to continue to purchase zucchini.....

God's rays. Sometimes I  just have to stop in awe.

I am not going to say Ollie was disinterested in me this week. But  will say that when a little dog hanging out the window of a passing car moved by his yard, he disappeared entirely from my view. Guess he likes other dogs more than me.

Beautiful Sheltie

Pineapples

Quackers

Crown of Thorns plants

And pretty reddish roses

This dog was so young and adorable and bouncy! It is a mix of Border Collie and Poodle. I've named it Borde-Poo or Poo-bord. 

Lilikoi

This dog moved its smaller companion out of the way so it could bark at me from behind the closed door.

Bunny bounced up to see me, then bounced back down when he discovered I had no treats.

Venus over palm trees and rising sunlight.

Caterpillar and cocoon bonanza

Again, thanks for reading. I enjoy sharing the natural bounty of Hawaii.

A new church

Today, I plan to visit a new church. I have driven by it numerous times, and with Covid abating, I now plan to get back into meeting in person! I am vaxxed and boosted and go in hope that others are too. 

Morning photos taken during my crossing guard duty.

God's rays

These roses make me want to grow some!

And seeing cute puppies, especially those who don't bark!, make me want one, too.

Still trying to identify this plant. Do you know?

The Mother of Thousands plant

And the Crown of Thorns. This is one of my favorite color patterns.

No, I'm telling you! This Corgi WAS smiling!

And this Golden Plover had on his breeding tuxedo...but he didn't turn around for the full effect.

Crown Flower. This one didn't have caterpillars.

Roses against the sky

Lilikoi

Cactus with its flowers

Two Saffron Finch. I am seeing fewer...I'm told some finches migrate and some don't. If only they could talk to me.

Roses finally came in at the store. The scent of these were out of this world.

And they are calling this a cactus. I will look at my plant app to determine what type it is.

Pokey cactus. They do tell you that it's not whether you'll get poked, but only when.

There was a huge cactus on city/county land that disappeared. But sometimes little shoots pop up. I plan to let them loose and see if they take hold in my lanai garden. The others from a few months ago are doing crazily well!

The varieties of cactus are truly amazing.

Hibiscus and below, roses, of course.

The baby pineapples are out and about now.

Ollie came to greet me, then left me in the lurch when another dog came by....

Pink is my jam.

Cocoon and caterpillar. The cocoons are numerous right now. 

Should I end with a bug?! I am working to take fewer photos, so the blog isn't so long. I enjoy the photos. So many pretty and interesting items to capture. Have a wonderful Sunday.