simple...

...thistle

actually when i spotted this - because of its location - i thought ‘desert thistle’ - it just has such a - desolate look about it - a thistle, to me, is one of the - epitomes of summer - and although we’re only on the - cusp of that season here - once spotted, it must get posted - plus it has that most - wonderful purple color in it - another favorite of mine - which never fails in helping - to make it...

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happy day.....