Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers. There's just so much right about them. Their big green leaves, their long stems and colors, their texture, their ability to thrive in the shade and not be the one in the spotlight. I wish I could include a photo in this post of the one I'm seeing. It's so pink, so pretty, so vibrant and so gorgeous, it makes my heart happy in these ridiculously uncertain times. I implore you to take a moment to stop and enjoy what's around you. To smell the roses, watch the hummingbirds feed from the honeysuckle and the morning glory, the honey bees suckle from the dandelions while you meander the scenic route. Tomorrow is not promised, but you do have now. May your 4th be as spectacular as all the pretty little flowers around you, real or imagined and bring you as much joy as it does me.

Much love.

~Ann~