I am but mad north-north-west: when the wind
is southerly I know a hawk from a handsaw.
– William Shakespeare (Hamlet) –

After being deluged with wind and rain this week, I was mighty glad to catch a glimpse of the sky peeking through the clouds.

“Where flowers bloom so does hope.”
– Lady Bird Johnson –

Today’s flower is a Hydrangea. I took this at the walking park in Lenoir, NC about three weeks ago.

“We are like butterflies who flutter for a
day and think it is forever.”
– Carl Sagan –

Today’s Odd Shots Monday is a combination – an eye shot for Julie and Abe, and a butterfly (Gulf Fritillary) for Marge and Klaus.