Pansies

While my heart is given mainly to old fashioned roses and lovely scented plants, the hard working pansy has always been a favorite of mine.  In fact, it typifies my current mantra "Choose Life Unafraid".

Pansies are popular this time of the year.  They are colorful, require little maintenance beyond planting and just brightly chug along.  They hang in there despite extreme fluctuations in temperatures during the winter into spring months, showing their cheerful little faces to the world.  I think that is an excellent philosophy to take away.

So here is to the bright, sunny pansy, hanging in there regardless of what is thrown at it during these winter months.