Stuck at home today, as my bicycle is in the hospital. The first 10 speed I ever bought cost me $100.00. Over the years they’ve grown increasingly complex and expensive. The gear levers on my current bike, which are integrated somehow with the brake lever, simply stopped functioning. I don’t even know how they work, so I can’t fix them myself, and the bike shop opines that they need replacement. They’re going to cost half again what that first bike cost.
So, anyway, to further document the passing seasons, here’s the lone (so far) peony blooming in our front yard.
I am advised that peonies and ants have a symbiotic relationship. The blooms won’t open without the ant; I’m not sure what the ant gets out of his labor. Maybe just the joy or working, given the ant’s peculiar personality. You can see one in this close-up, if you look real hard.
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