The Spider and the Bee

It is amazing the Rose of Sharon bush is still blooming.  I love how the wee spider seems to be watching the bee, dusted in pollen, land.  The bee's shadow is wonderful.  I have to find positive things, beautiful things, to look at.  It has been a tough few days.  My cousin is still in critical condition, no change really, and I learned yesterday another cousin died suddenly and unexpectedly at 59 on Friday.  Yesterday was also the first anniversary of my friend's Stephanie's murder.  I seem surrounded by tragedy and memories of tragedy.  I am thankful that the garden is still offering a much needed distraction from it all.  Thank you for all your kind words.