Clematis bud

During my childhood, I remember my mother loving clematis, almost to the point of being obsessed with them. I, as usual with my youth induced inability to see what I was looking at, missed the point. Now, I understand. This is a truly remarkable bloom and I am lucky to have seen it.

Today, I give thanks for the day I was given, clematis buds, green chile, enchiladas and fresh tomatoes.