In 2018, I journeyed to Rome with Catholic Women Speak. My return flight included a layover in Amsterdam where I purchased tulip bulbs. This was the exterior of the first to bloom. The photo to the right is the interior of the same tulip.

In 2018, I journeyed to Rome with Catholic Women Speak. My return flight included a layover in Amsterdam where I purchased tulip bulbs. This was the exterior of the first to bloom. The photo to the right is the interior of the same tulip.

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Hibiscus have been a longtime favorite because of their scentless beauty.

Hibiscus have been a longtime favorite because of their scentless beauty.

Ran an errand and saw a hanging planter full of this amazing begonia.

Ran an errand and saw a hanging planter full of this amazing begonia.

Camellias are common in Alabama. This bloom is from a bush that grows just beyond the garage. Sadly, there was a hard freeze the next night turning the pink to brown.

Camellias are common in Alabama. This bloom is from a bush that grows just beyond the garage. Sadly, there was a hard freeze the next night turning the pink to brown.

I snapped this sunflower photo in Albuquerque across from the field where a hot air balloon was preparing to take me on my first balloon ride to celebrate my significant birthday in 2018.

I snapped this sunflower photo in Albuquerque across from the field where a hot air balloon was preparing to take me on my first balloon ride to celebrate my significant birthday in 2018.

I have been in awe of fuscihia blossoms since the first time I saw it. After moving home, I was pleasantly surprised to find my favorite - the pink and purple.

I have been in awe of fuscihia blossoms since the first time I saw it. After moving home, I was pleasantly surprised to find my favorite - the pink and purple.