One of the two paintings I entered in the TI art show last month was awarded first place in the “Works on Paper” (Professional) category. I spent 25 years with TI as an engineer, and it is very rewarding to … Continue reading →
I got a call from my contact at Dr Delphinium this morning. Their Stanhopea is in full bloom. I didn’t wait long to get there, because those blooms last only a few days. I wanted to see it in its … Continue reading →
I entered two paintings in the annual art show at Texas Instruments. It’s always a good show — lots of interesting entries. I like looking at what other artists are creating. The photography entries are always especially captivating. The pictures … Continue reading →
The orchids we spotted are in the last part of the show.
Spoiler alert: None of them were in bloom.
But it was still wonderful to see them, along with all the other glimpses of nature we got to enjoy.
On a visit to Costa Rica this past June I was able to spot a number of Catasetum orchids growing in the wild. They were not very easy to find, because none were in bloom at the moment.
But I happen to have one in my greenhouse. Stay tuned.
By the way — I looked it up — it’s pronounced “kat-ah-SEE-tum”.
The local orchid society had a great show this past weekend. Everything was well planned and executed. I was happy to be part of it all, mainly because there was a great deal of enthusiastic support for orchid conservation. I … Continue reading →