Taken at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, CA. A group of world leaders from the Nixon era. Jodi-

Jasdip, that's because I work hard to lose weight and then go on a cruise and gain it all back. LOL But it really probably has something to do with the bulk of clothes in AK vs. a tank top in Palm Springs. I prefer the bulky clothes as it hides so much more. :-) Also, I recently replaced my glasses of 15 years with a new style. Jodi-

Kathi, that bird is an male Indigo Bunting. It really is not blue, but "the diffraction of light through the structure of their black feathers makes them appear blue". Quoted from Audubons Guide to Birds

I have no tulips to offer but here are the flowers I got for Mother's Day. The roses from my husband and the spring bouquet from my 21 year old son. he gave me a card too but somehow it didn't make it into the picture. Jodi-