Peony....

Although we have a few peonies growing in our garden I fell in love with this beautiful one that I spotted amongst flowers on sale at the supermarket. This type of peony reminds me of a voluptuous, crinoline clad dancing girl. It amazes me that such a flower can burst out of a tiny tight bud.
Keith and I attended the funeral of an old friend today. A grand old man in his mid-nineties who had a very full life and a wonderful family. RIP Malcolm.