ABSTRACTION:  There is more to this small space of surviving plant growing at the edge of our condominium community than meets the eye.  This piece of the plant looks as if it has given up the ghost and is ready to let go of whatever hold it has had on living.  Just a few inches away from this "dead" section the plant has started a new, bold revival of interest in living.  This old section is worth a second inspection.  I'll come back to the new part of the plant in a few days, but first I'll take a closer look at this old part.  We may get a bit of rain tonight.