A matter of perspective

Snow.

It has a way of changing your outlook, doesn't it?

I remember my husband telling me about a pastor who once preached a sermon on the subject of women wearing makeup. (Not a topic you hear much about these days...) Anyway, this man's conclusion was that "any old barn looks better with a coat of paint."

Surely that sentiment applies to my garden, too.

A mere five inches of snow has restored its beauty. Never mind that underneath that pristine blanket lies a multitude of 'sins' -- unraked debris, perennial weeds and more than a few pests, I'm sure.

Today, right now, it's exquisite.

And that's enough.