Ivory's first TV appearance (in 1999!)

This is the first time Ivory was on television, way back in September of 1999. It was on Channel 8 in Richmond. It shows a few seconds of Ivory visiting kids at MCV:

Spring things I've not yet mentioned

Actually it's more flowers. More to the point, more smells. Of course they look beautiful too but in May in Richmond the smell is everywhere. I meant to put pictures of honeysuckle - the main smell source - in my last post. But here it is:

Honeysuckle
Lonicera Caprifolium

It almost looks garish when it's that close. But what a joy. If you think it's pretty to look at, you should try sticking your nose in a bunch.

Pony Pasture - and elsewhere - in May

Lots of trips down there this month; it's been stunning every trip. There are new flowers in bloom each time we go. Earlier this month - maybe even late April - the redbuds were blooming. Always a lovely early reminder that Spring is arriving. But now the honeysuckle is out in force and it smells so good you don't even want to stop long enough to exhale.

The above is of course not honeysuckle but it looks beautiful and smells heavenly. If you know what it is, drop me a line. Maybe it's some kind of wild blackberry or something. More later.