Thanksgiving Roses

Visiting Glenn and Monica over on the Olympic Peninsula for Thanksgiving, i couldn't help but notice some hardy roses braving the late fall weather. 

They survived the heavy rains a fortnight ago and recent blustery weather to raise their heads in celebration of this day of thanks. 

It reminds me to celebrate family and friends who make my world a special place. 

Please join me in giving thanks for the people and things that make life worth living and being a smile to my lips and joy to my psyche, all year round, not just at Thanksgiving. 

Sparkling Sunshine

Ikuko and I went walking a little after noon today. It was a normal mid-November day with a cold south wind and our ever-present clouds.

As we walked along the sidewalk near the ferry holding area, the sun broke through the clouds and lit up some roses that were still bravely showing their faces despite the low temps we've been having the last couple weeks.

I was dazzled by the brilliant sunshine. Must have been my eyes were accustomed to the gray clouds and grayish palette that tinged the landscape. Whatever the reason, BOOM, the bright colors of those last roses of the year jumped right up and assaulted my amazed eyes.

I hope they bring you the same joy and amazement they brought me.