Lunchtime weeding found me experiencing sleet and black flies at the same time. This was certainly a first for bizarre May conditions. But no matter how odd the weather, I can only be glad for our relatively benign conditions. I talked to a dear soul yesterday who had lost half her town in the tornadoes.

Counting my blessings today included savoring the Pink Magnolia in Ben’s yard. This one is going to make a lovely Flower Essence- Here she is looking radiant in today’s sleet.