Have you ever admired something with a friend and then a month later find it on your door step?

The vase was the admired object and it arrived with visitors.

Can you tell I love photographing peonies? So garden-rare in CA.

I think this one's prayer (please open) was answered.

The other charmer? A magnolia relative from China- the  heavenly scented Michelia Doltsopa.

The last bud opened in the kitchen near daughter Anna's embroidery.

If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never have to live without you.

A. A. Milne

Not bad for Iphone-4 pictures!