Tomorrow I think it will rain, and that means these amazing blossoms on my huge cherry tree will head to the ground. My mom visited today, and for the first time in over a year, we hugged. Brought tears to both of our eyes.
Last night, I learned my cousin's partner in life was at the nail salon next to the grocery store in Boulder, Colorado when the mass shooting happened. She had decided last minute to treat herself to a pedicure instead of going into the grocery store first. She was surrounded by SWAT personnel for 4 hours to keep her safe as she was just next door and she saw 3 of the dead people.
I don't know when we will have the courage enough to vote out legislators who cannot get a handle on gun safety--no one should possess an assault or assault-styled weapon, and background checks should be as routine. I'm thankful, grateful my cousin's partner is alive, but 10 people didn't make it. There is no such thing as a safe place to live when we can't even agree that gun safety is a priority.
What a beautiful capture - and your narrative brought out emotions of both joy and great sadness. How joyful to be able to be in close contact with your mother (I look forward to that soon, as mom is done with her shots and I will get my 2nd this week) And how sad that we are living in a country with such hate - I'm not sure we will ever overcome it.
Oh, I hadn’t read all of your commentary. Yes, so true.Prayers for the families of the 10 who died.
I love the composition and detail in your photo. FAV