Chrysanthemum time

 

Halloween and Christmas were in full competition at Costco yesterday, but way back by the paper towels I found a last pallet of potted chrysanthemums. Unfortunately, these impressive greenhouse plants are only for seasonal decoration, but totally gorgeous for a few weeks after they burst into bloom. This one is a combo yellow and purple, a good choice for the indecisive. 

In other news, a big shout out to Amanda. She spent the last two days in Seattle at the University of Washington, attending the kick-off for her Advanced Practice Psychiatric Provider Fellowship Program. 

She was worried that the fellowship would be like an extension of graduate school, with all the pressure and competition, but she's thrilled to be linked up with an amazing group of supportive peers, not to mention, the resources of the prestigious UW advanced nursing program. 

What a perfect launch for these new careers, and what a gift to their rural communities.