Mexican Poppies

A splash of color in the desert, these mexican poppies helped to brighten my day.

As I was returning from a hospital visit to see a friend, I realized that I had no photo for today's blip. These were part of a huge display near a mall.

My friend, Dan, suffered a cardiac arrest during a 30 mile bike ride. After collapsing he had no pulse and no breathing. He was revived by an immediate application of CPR. That afternoon in the Emergency Room, he said he felt fine....

Later, Dan had a quadruple bypass surgery. He had a 95% blockage in the "widowmaker" artery.

My message to you blippers out there, TAKE A CPR COURSE AND IF YOU HAVE HAD ONE, TAKE A REFRESHER. It can save a life.