First photo of the new year. Our combo tree - apricot (white) and nectarine (pink), blossoms responding to the sunny/rainy days we've been having. Other plants are still dormant like a lot of us have been since the pandemic has kept us in doors limiting our outside activities. Nature, however, doesn't stop doing what comes naturally blooming when the weather warms. These blossoms are a symbol of renewal and hope for our futures. I titled this post VAX for vaccine - which is also a symbol of hope and good health for our futures. I received my second Moderna last week through Butte County and Enloe Hospital. I commend them highly for their organization, for the volunteers, and the medical staff who created a safe and welcoming atmosphere for a lot of anxious people. Relief - we got our VAX. As I was waiting my 15 minutes observation time, the room was quiet, we were the last group of the day, when I was taken by a feeling of sadness considering why we were there, especially thinking about my friend, Char Thompson, who had died. Like the combo tree - thankfulness and sorrow at the same time. Time was up, I was greeted by a gentleman at the exit, who wished me a good day, a good afternoon, a good weekend, and finally a good life. I thanked him, wished him the same and walked out into a warm, sunny afternoon. My thoughts and memories kept me company on the drive home. It was a good day.