Among the many flowers my wife has planted in the flower beds around the house is this coneflower. Photographed close up, it presents an interesting combination of textures. And the colors just scream "summer!". Have we found the quintessential summertime flower? (Click on photo to enlarge.)____________________
Michael Jackson - R. I. P.
How can I not comment on the passing of pop icon, Michael Jackson? Michael and I were both born in 1958, which is about the only thing we shared in common. I was never a huge fan of Jackson's music, although I couldn't help tapping my toe to to some of his hits from the '80s. Nonetheless, since we were the same age, I maintained a cursory interest in the happenings of his bizarre life and career. And I guess it's because we were the same age that I was saddened to hear of his death while driving home from work last night. Fifty years - it's not much time, really. It brought to mind the Bible's reminder that our life is like a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Even all of Michael Jackson's fame and money couldn't change that.
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You are so right. All I feel is really sad. The last half of his life was such a miserable mess. What a waste. Our life is just a vapor.
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