Teeth, flowers and empires

Went to the dentist, braced for a cleaning and polishing, but he decided I'm in need of a crown on one of my premolars (one that had extensive and possibly quite clumsy work on it by a previous dentist over 20 years ago!). So had to make a fresh appointment for a lo-o-ong session....

There were no leaves out on the trees (and there was a v chilly wind) but this tree had bravely opened out some of its blossom. Delicate pink looks so well against grey Edinburgh stonework....

Today I have been mostly singing this song to myself: That's How Every Empire Falls. Can't think why.