Rachael purchased this purple-flowered plant late spring, or early summer, with the promise that it should attract butterflies and it has not disappointed. These butterflies were photographed this morning as they repeatedly flew around and landed on the purple flowers. There were three of them. Rocky excitedly watched the butterflies and the shadows they cast on the fence.

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It’s one thing to see a picture of this willow tree, but it’s another to be in its presence.

Went on an evening bike ride with my brother. A nice night.