The Birds and the Bees and the Grapefruit Tree

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We went to Palm Desert for the weekend. We have put off coming out here for far too long. It has been about a year since we were last here. It is beautiful in the desert right now. Warm and sunny but not too hot.

The place where we are staying has many citrus trees on the property. The trees are in bloom with sweet smelling blossoms. There is fruit on the trees as well. There are grapefruit, orange and lemon trees.

There is a lovely large grapefruit tree in the backyard. The grapefruit tree provides shade and sweet perfume. It has been wonderfully relaxing to sit on a lounge chair, on the back yard patio, near this tree.

There are many honey bees, bumble bees, and hummingbirds flying amongst the citrus blossoms. As I sit very still I can watch the hummingbirds up close as they drink from the blossoms. There is a light breeze and mocking birds are singing. Very magical.

When you take the time to notice, you realize there is great beauty in the world. I feel such joy, my spirit soars and my heart is full to bursting. I whisper a prayer of thanks.

“If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed or about to be. We are not wise, and not very often kind. And much can never be redeemed. Still life has some possibility left. Perhaps this is its way of fighting back, that sometimes something happened better than all the riches or power in the world. It could be anything, but very likely you notice it in the instant when love begins. Anyway, that’s often the case. Anyway, whatever it is, don’t be afraid of its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb. (Don’t Hesitate)”            –Mary Oliver

Grapefruit tree in Palm Desert

18 thoughts on “The Birds and the Bees and the Grapefruit Tree”

  1. LifestyleswithLia

    What a beautiful and tranquil post! I could almost smell the citrus and hear the buzzing bees… I’m so happy you got the chance to experience this spring blessing from nature… And thanks for sharing this with us!
    Ps: I’ve never seen a grapefruit on a tree before! Only in supermarkets! Thanks for enlightening me… I like how they grow in bunches:)
    Happy start to a new week!
    Lia

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    1. Deborah Drucker Post author

      Thanks Lia ❤ It has been a beautiful weekend. Yes the grapefruit can grow in clusters. I know it is amazing. Out here we can pick our grapefruit and lemons off the trees. Happy week to you too. xo

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