One month short of four years ago, this was the scene in my garden–in North Carolina.

My sympathy to all the millions of people suffering in the current miserable severe weather across the nation. In my old age, I am not fond of “cold” weather!! As I type this, it is fifty-eight degrees outdoors and sixty-six degrees indoors; cloudy with occasional rain sprinkles. No, I’m not using the furnace; yes, I’m wearing a heavy sweater!! (The propane tank is en route for a refill.)