Forgiving Flowers
I love art and I love fresh flowers. On a recent Friday night I attended a reception for an artist friend. It was the opening of her new exhibit. On this a beautiful September evening, the mood in the small gallery was high. After slowly taking in the beauty of each of the paintings, I paused to gaze at two large lovely bouquets set on either side of the wine and cheese. On the left was a tall ribboned vase filled with large red roses. On the right was a rich autumn arrangement of oranges, reds, and golds. As I
