This week Sue and I visited the Denver Botanic Gardens and as always enjoyed ourselves immensely. It’s late spring in Denver; the beauty of the gardens truly make you happy to be alive!

Denver’s Botanic Garden is extraordinary. For the last number of years we have purchased a family pass, and we are never disappointed when we visit, no matter what the season.

We walked around the garden for a couple of hours, marveling at the profusion of blooms–the irises, poppies, and peonies were particularly beautiful on the day of our visit. We were certainly not the only visitors, but along with sightseeing, we were able to take a break for a picnic on a bench in a secluded wooded area.

I took a lot of pictures (80+), but I won’t inflict them on all on you, but with your indulgence, I would like to share some of them with you.

On this Memorial Day please take some time to reflect on the beauties of nature, man’s handiwork, and the sacrifices that many Veterans have made for our country. Let us all honor their sacrifice and do all that we can to preserve our democracy.