Camellia in spring

Marion, a friend I've known for more than six years, sent me this photo of a camellia in spring.

All these years, Marion has been a source of joy, encouragement and inspiration.
As I start this blog, my heart overflows with love and gratitude to friends like Marion.
Thanks, Marion, for this flower, a symbol of all the laughter and beauty of life that you bring to me. 

Here's to you, Marion, and all my friends past, present and future, especially those of you destiny will bring to me through this medium. Welcome, friend!

"Asleep, awake, by night or by day
     The friends I seek are seeking me;
No wind can drive my bark astray
       Nor change the tide of destiny."
                                    John Burroughs