oranges mean gold

Here, in New England, it is a bit gray and cold:

But somewhere in Arizona, where I visited once upon a time, there is a warm green and gold paradise,

my librarian friend Mary is picking oranges for the Chinese New Year:

I know this, because in the mail I received a box of gold from her:

YUM! Thank you, Mary!

Fresh, delicious oranges for the Chinese New Year! I think this year will be especially sweet!