A simple sunflower. So colorful, so full of life, hope and possibilities. Sunflowers are strong to be able to hold the flower up and track the sunshine. Prayers for Ukraine are on my mind, like most people, we see what’s happening and it’s devastating, chaotic and senseless. I just want all the innocent people who have done nothing to provoke such attacks to be ok and free from such devastating loss. Say a prayer for every single person who is helping the people who need it so desperately.

This is not a political post, it’s a humanitarian one. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine. I also feel for the Russian people who don’t want this, but also do not have a choice. We are so fortunate in the United States. We have freedom. 🇺🇸 Freedom that came at great cost to all who served, as well as civilians and contractors. This is a great nation, and the time to come together as AMERICANS vs. “this side” or “that side”, “the right”, “the left”, blah, blah blah. We are all Americans. We all bleed the same color. We are all humans. We are so fortunate, the time to be thankful and to help others as much as you possibly can is now.

Move on and do good things, right? If you can take a breath and you aren’t living in a war torn country under siege, life should be pretty darn good, don’t you think? #justmytwocents

🌷Tomorrow is the first day of SPRING! 🌷 If you live in a cool climate, I hope you see the sunshine and that things warm up for you! Everything is blooming here in Charleston. #thankful

✍️ Until next time…

📸 Image: Barbara Stroud (me!)