Last of the flowers, with Mt. Tom

Glimmer of Hope
Watercolor 10 x 14

During hard times some flowers are still blooming -- even after the first few frosts-- giving us a glimmer of hope.

Chrysanthemum on the windowsill, watercolor

Title: for you
Size 10" x 6"
Watercolor on paper

After the first frost, when the calendula outside had bowed down reverently to the power of freezing, the ones indoors were still singing their heads off.' Anyone you know have surgery?' they asked. 'Or illness? We can help, just send us there and we will be unerringly cheerful!'