Some poppies came up in the wildflower garden today, this one caught the mid-day sun and sent me running for the 100 mm lens. The poppy reminds me to be strong, be positive, to do good rather than argue about what good is. On today, of all days, I recommit myself to living my life fully and meaningfully, and I honor my grandmother and grandfather, who risked their lives so that I might be safe and free.

Today, I give thanks for them and christen this poppy “Minnie,” in honor of my brave  grandmother, Mindel Cohen, who lost everything, and then gave rebirth to herself and her family.