Category Archives: Flowers

Holiday Cactus Greetings

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Bill D.

This Night Blooming Cereus bloom reminds us that even in the midst of thorny situations, beauty arises and inspires us to persevere and thrive in spite of obstacles. This Night Blooming Cereus, Peniocereus greggii, is from a cutting given to … Continue reading →

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Something is rotten in the state of… the Starfish Cactus

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Bill D.

“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark,” Officer Marcellus says to sentry Horatio as Hamlet determinedly seeks to follow his father’s ghost and hear his words.  [The Tragedy of Hamlet – Prince of Denmark (1.4.90)… also see this scene … Continue reading →

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Finding beauty in a dark world with a Golden Torch

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Bill D.

Sometimes our country and the world seem to be sinking into a dark place where evil and hatred are triumphing over goodness and love, resulting in a pervading sense of hopelessness and depression. But sometimes all it takes for us … Continue reading →

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They’re working me to life!

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Bill D.

When I arrive, the surgery waiting room already has a sprinkling of families and friends anxiously waiting to visit their loved ones who have been escorted by nurses to the Pre-Op room beginning at 6 am.  By 7 am, I … Continue reading →

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Ode to joy in thriving, driving and dying

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Bill D.

The joy of seeing the sun rise as I arrive for my volunteer work at San Diego Medical Center reminds me of the wonderful sunrises we experienced while camping with our Airstream travel trailer for the past 10 years in … Continue reading →

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RAVing about thriving

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Bill D.

A glorious sun rose above the early morning mist as I arrived for yet another happy day of working as a volunteer in Kaiser Permanente’s state-of-the-art San Diego Medical Center,* which is celebrating its first birthday this month on April … Continue reading →

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Hello World (Take Two)

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Bill D.

Waking up from a long winter’s nap, this blog has been energized and is now thriving. History Safari Expresso started three years ago this month as a way to capture some of our highlights and best photos of our experiences … Continue reading →

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Spring flowers – 2017

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Bill D.

After record breaking winter rains, a deep snow pack, and a horrible political winter, our California flowers surged forth reminding us that life triumphs death and that there is still hope and time to nourish each other and our planet.  … Continue reading →

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Japanese Friendship Garden: Oasis of serenity

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Bill D.

Located in the heart of San Diego’s Balboa Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden is an oasis of serenity amidst a bustling city and its freeways.  Per the “Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego Visitor Guide,” this garden is named “San-Kei-En,” … Continue reading →

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Pitahaya Harvest Moon Festival

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Bill D.

(Updated October 8, 2015, see note below). Late summer glorious blooms on our pitahaya were attracting bees so we were hopeful that the bloom seen below and in my last post, “End of summer flowers, fruit and promises,” would yield … Continue reading →

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