My husband gave me an orchid plant for Valentines Day.

I don't usually like Valentines Day - its way too pink and red for my taste. But I DO so love flowers. Their architecture astounds me every time.

While he often drives me nuts, I know he loves me. He's extremely smart, informed and seems to enjoy juggling 4 projects/clients at a time and frequently needs my assistance, taking me away from doing 'my own thing'. He also seems to love working 12 hour days, 7 days a week. I sometimes remind him that even God gives us ONE day a week OFF !!!

For this picture, I pluked one of the blooms and placed it on a bed of basalt pebbles which came from Carnelian Bay on Lake Tahoe.

I wasn't entirely happy with the result - I don't think it does the flower justice.