12 July 2010

A Case of Butterflies

May little things always surprise us and increase our joy.

I went out this morning (Monday, July 12) to take bags and boxes to the curb for pickup---for me dreary but necessary.

Recently I've added 3 planters full of yellow Lantana which, this morning, due to yesterday's torrential rains are awash in blooms. During the 20 minutes or so I was in and out, I was surprised, first by a gorgeous butterfly---black outlines and irridescent blue wing panels---the first I've ever seen in my yard.

Soon the first one was joined by another---black outlines and panels but covered with lots of sun-yellow spots. They intertwined and danced together flitting from bloom to bloom.

What a way to begin a day. (Especially a Monday!)

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