The Lilacs

This was a spectacular year for lilacs. The colors have been vibrant. The sweet fragrance has greeted us coming and going. We have continuously had large bouquets in every room in the house. They have lasted over two weeks now.

Many years they last for only a few days.

I think this is because we have had a cool damp spring and they like that weather. While we, in the North Country, have longed for the warmth and sun after our long and dreary winter, the lilacs have been resplendent, totally satisfied with their spring.

The lilacs have reminded me that while many things are out of kilter, to put it mildly, in our lives here at 42, we have so many blessings right now. I planted the memorial park flower garden yesterday with eight wonderful women from the community. We remembered Christian and Elizabeth and spoke of what the future might bring. The reporter from the local newspaper ran over just as we were finishing to take our picture with the flowers. The garden club wanted it planted before the parade for Memorial Day.

Small communities are wonderful! We know each other and we care about each others lives. We do not remain indifferent. You may not be able to remain anonymous but the connection developed between so many different people is comforting, sustaining and refreshing.