One of the best people I have ever known is having a health crisis of sorts today... and I am concerned about her. While I have faith the she will be alright no matter the outcome... I wish only the very best for her and her health. I am so proud to be able to call her "friend"... and I hope that she is feeling better soon.
Life is so very short... a lesson I seem to be reminded of on a fairly frequent basis... and it becomes even more apparent on occasions such as this... that it is so vital to enjoy each and every day... to appreciate all that life has to offer... to love deeply... to care for one another...

Later on today... BAJ and I went to Trader Joe's to get some fresh fruits and vegetables... and some groceries in general for the week. Along the way... we got some fabulous pumpkins for the holidays, and some gorgeous flowers for the house.

One of the downfalls of the Kodak was that I had alot of difficulty getting macro shots ... it just didn't have the lens capabilities that I now have with the Nikon D300. The purple hydrangea shot above became my photo for today... but I am also quite fond of the orchid shot below...

Either way though... it was great to see so many gorgeous plants and flowers at Trader Joe's...

*photos by Elaine A. Russell