side shoots of previous years stems.

My daughter, Jess sent me this touching Father's Day Blip yesterday that made me realize every twist and turn of life really matters. 

https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/2059312308236060529

The last time I photographed this little blue bench it had 18-inches of snow on it.  Now, the woody climbing clematis vines at its feet divide into leaflets and leafstalks that twist and curl around every blue, iron surface.   After a terribly harsh winter, this clematis is showing its  adaptability and character with masses of spectacular flowers. It loves this spot, with  cool, moist, sandy soil in full sun.