simple rose bud

the rose bushes are finally budding... small, perfect little buds - that will soon open into white and red roses... filling the air around my house with a sweet, fragrant aroma...

it is the simple things - simple pleasures we should enjoy every day...

it is our memorial day in the united states... let us not forget those who gave their lives in service for their country... so we could have these simple moments every day... and for those who continue to serve. i am grateful for all our men and women of the armed forces who have been called in such a fashion - and say "thank you" to them and their families for their sacrifice so that i and others can have a

happy day.....