Peonies

The atrium of our office building is very austere but there are always welcome, and seasonal, flowers brightening the severity, although in quite austere pots.  These peonies were so extraordinary that I had to touch them to confirm they were real.  Then the security guards did the same having assumed they weren’t.  

Had lunch with a veteran agent and with Christian which was unexpectedly fun! 
Tough day as a long cherished project that had gone to the top at a National Broadcaster (no, not that one) got turned down.  Got to say it was a blow and infuriating.  So disappointing.  

Got home to golden light which