A pink blanket of clematis

Iris 

Pink tongue and a quick peek

I have favorites, both in my garden and in my stories. The interesting part of this is when it’s unexpected –a surprise.

A scrawny clematis has climbed the fence for several years not doing much. This year it looks as if nature threw a shawl or blanket of exquisite pink frothy flowers across the top of the fence. Absolutely glorious.

A secondary character, mentioned in passing by another secondary character, has stepped forward to take center stage as a funny complicated guy with a story to tell.

I am fascinated with the unexpected whims of nature and the twists of creativity. Here’s a toast to the journey of writing and gardening. Not to mention sunshine has seriously begun to appear in the Pacific Northwest !!