Calowhatzit Now?
Calochortus (all together now - Kal-uh-Kor-tus). I had just turned onto Foothill when the thought hit me - why am i driving out to Bonelli when the Wilderness Park (Claremont Hills Wilderness Park) is just up the street? I am not completely sure where the thought came from, but suspect the gray May day may have had something to do with it. Anyway, and whatever the case, i drove a loop around the big block to arrive back home a few minutes later. The mrs. was surprised by my sudden reappearance, the dog was happy by my quick return, but i said farewells for a second time, hopped on the bike and began the ride up the street. I had already decided to make a detour into the Out There where, i had it on pretty good authority, the Calochortus was to be seen blooming again. Ever since i first noticed that elusive wildflower popped from the ground a few years ago i have continued to make occasional springtime loops along the dirt verge where they were sprouted - but to no avail. Thi...
