Earth Day, 2014

The first flowering wood violet of spring.

In honor of this year's Earth Day, I'm posting a photo I took of the first wood violet I picked this year; touching in its' petals paper-thin fragility, yet strong enough to survive a winter-like frost, or a dusting of snow. That beautiful paradox about the temporary quality and tragic beauty of all life on our planet is a fitting tribute today, as we celebrate the gifts we have been given in this world. After all, what is could be more perfect than Mother Nature? Enjoy the day.