Scented Memories of Mothers Day

Over 20 years ago, a small twig was given to my mother by her brother Rudy for Mothers day.  The twig grew and remained a mystery until its first bloom... Rudy has since passed but this beautiful lilac tree fills the air with its heavenly scent every year. Just a few cut blossoms brought indoors is all it takes to fill the house with the scented memories of Mothers Day.

Taormina Sunrise

Another glorious sunrise... from high up on a mountain... overlooking the Mediterranean... somewhere near Taormina...I can still feel the warm sun and smell the sweet fragrant scent of the Oleander being carried by the gentle morning breeze on this lovely August morning...