An orchid in the Mitchel Park Domes

The Hoan Bridge that covers the mouth of the Menomonee and Kinnnickinnic Rivers is seen in the distance from Bradford Beach in Milwaukee.

A flower found in the tropical dome in the Mitchell Park domes county park.

A 'stiff' drink at the County Clare warms you on days like this.

Taken on Lake Michigan's Shore on February 5th. Its chilly wily on that Lake.

This may be just another flower. However, this flower is special because it bloomed in my home this past week. If you aren't from the Milwaukee area then let me tell you that it has been cold. Like the day in Groundhog Day. Cold, snowy and never forgiving with the wind. You can see how nice it is to have a flower bloom in your home on days like today. By the time of writing this the whole Azalea tree has now bloomed with these flowers. I like little metaphors like this in my life. It reminds me that it is not going to be like this forever, just be patient.