I too am shaking off the old, to begin anew...
Wow! What a trip life has been in the last few weeks! And I do mean "a trip" in all forms of the words!
I saw some beautiful things and some things ugly, in the context pertaining to certain events... but these things happen. I have learned some interesting things, about others... and perhaps more importantly, things about myself.
It's what could be called the very definition of why miscommunicating is such a dangerous thing.
It's been quite nice since I've been home. Gorgeous, sunny days... windows open to let the sweet breezes in... the smell of the lilacs and Lilies of the Valleys.... My beautiful irises are the most spectacular. The pale yellow & white of the "Cream & Sugar" variety and the stunning "Siberian Blues" a deep purple.
The most stunning of my irises is the "Black Velvet". It's blooms are the size of my hand and so deep purple the appear black from a distance. Their scent is intoxicating and unforgettable. I'll post pictures soon.
The best are yet to come... my Oriental lilies and day lilies are chockful of buds and I can hardly wait for them to open! this picture is from last summer. It's called "Fire Lily" and the humming birds spend hours and hours feeding from them. I was gone last summer at the peak of it's blooming and this was one of the few remaining. This year I'm looking forward to getting more pictures of all my blooms!

(I softened the edges for my cards)
Well, off to the Doctor's office... I so love having to read last year's "People" magazines while waiting!
More later!