this is the time of year when my hoa requires all the oranges to be picked from the trees.

apparently, we are still scared of roof rats!

so yesterday i climbed up into the orange tree and picked every last one of those buggers.

i’m sunburnt and covered in scratched, but i win.

now i have about a million oranges in my kitchen.

i plan on juicing them all-about a gallon will come with me this morning to brunch

where we will make mimosas.

the rest will probably be frozen to enjoy year round.