I have a deep appreciation for nature in its inherent beauty. When I was reading meters for Nevada Power, now known as NV Energy, I had the privilege of seeing and walking through most of the entire Las Vegas valley and surrounding areas. On average, I walked around 15 miles a day and read about 1200 meters a day, depending on my route. Naturally, I saw a lot of incredible landscaping, and, once in a while, I would briefly pause to appreciate the blooms I would see. Here are a few of them