red, white and blue

Red, white and blue, and some green. I took this at the hospital yesterday. I was doing the pastoral visiting. Many people there ask me what the day is like outside. So to be out in a day like yesterday is something to be treasured.

zinnia

We had a snowfall - over 10 centimeters and it lasted a couple of days, but we didn't have a frost. (There will probably be one tonight. ) So some late annuals emerged out of the snow untouched. Here is this bright zinnia that survived the storm. It gives me hope. If it can weather a snow storm and still stand unscathed, then I can, too. I went out late today and picked the remaining flowers so I can enjoy their last few days in the house.

my door

I've always liked hanging seasonal stuff from my door. This happy scarecrow is hanging there now. My partner (exe now, I suppose) knew I liked this stuff and she gave him to me several years ago. So even when you try to bring closure, there is always stuff, velcro stuff. They come with unwanted memories and trip you up when you unsuspectingly come across them.