Calla Lily

This was captured with my cheapie camera. Nothing similar to last Tuesday's strawberry; I can't begin to explain why. I suppose the lighting, the texture, the nerd behind the camera ;-) but for now after several dozen clicks, I'll settle for this one.

This is the first calla lily (zantedeschia) of the season in our backyard. Another one will soon uncurl. I love the curve of the petal and the blatant-ness of the pistil. They are trumpet-like, so maybe they are the fanfare to announce the arrival of spring.

This plant snuck into our backyard in a pot of succulents given to Mr. Fun by an elderly gardener man years ago. The first time I discovered the lily I was delightfully surprised to see this foreigner who had arrived unannounced. Sometimes the uninvited guests are such a wonder and an honor to behold.

In my adult life the calla lily has become a favorite. But, then, as an adult I have learned to like and to love many things that in my younger days I did not appreciate.

This has been the first day of the "spring ahead" daylight savings time. Waking this morning seemed like being pulled from a faraway place of dreams. I'm not sure what is gained to give the evening more light and the morning more dark. When I was a young mother it meant that my children wanted to stay outside longer; when all I wanted was to have them inside so I knew they were safe.

I hope wherever you are that you are safe; unless of course you are with Aslan and he is not safe (but he is good). Have a great Monday.

Good night from Southern California where the calla lilies are blooming.
Rosie (& Mr. Fun), aka Carol