then it bloomed...

...that cactus bud

from the other day -  which welcomed me home - from my trip away -  i had thought it might dry up - fall off the plant - not actually bloom at all -  because sometimes they do that - sort of tease you - but, no - this time - a pleasant surprise - from the christmas cactus - a wonderful blossom - in late january -  a lone one - but who cares - it beautifies my space - i'll take it - one blossom is - better than none - and it clearly makes for...

a

happy day.....