The last rose of the decade

With just another 4 blips to go before the start of a new decade, I think I can say with some certainty that this is my last rose blip from the 20-teens.  I've chosen a deliberately soft-focused approach for this one, which suits the subject matter I think.    

Cathy is back at work today, so I am running around doubling as the laundry/cooking/shopping and cleaning services.  Truth be told, I am enjoying the solitude.  Lovely as it is to have people come and stay, there is also a wonderful zen like quiet that descends when you are finally left to your own devices.   I was hoping to get out for a walk and a landscape shot today, but its grey and wet and there is just too much to do in trying to get our home back to some semblance of order.