January Tulips

There's nothing like a bouquet of tulips, a cup of chai tea with milk and sugar, a good conversation and a few laughs to balance January's gray skies. I am especially fascinated by the white tulip that seems to get more beautiful as the days pass. I think it's called a Parrot Tulip but this one reminds me of a swan. As it unfolded it seemed to be a flower version of the ballet, Swan Lake. What incredible beauty, mystery and peace we've been given in a single flower if we only pay attention and look closely.

I especially love this image. That's tulip ballet!