In Plain Sight

After a leisurely morning Paul and I headed home. We we had such a wonderful time with our dear friends in an absolutely beautiful part of Maine....but as usual....it's good to be home.  

I had been sitting in Patsy and Brian's living room off and on for several days enjoying the company.....the view of the water and her fabulous collection of plants and succulents.  

But it wasn't until this morning that I noticed a bright pink bloom on one of her cactus plants. I think sometimes joy hides right in plain sight.

I was smitten with the intense color and beauty of this delicate flower...but I was most intrigued with the contrast of the prickly cactus and it's beautiful bloom. It was just glowing right there in plain sight waiting to be seen.