These look like some kind of lilac and were very fragrant. Bees were all over the purple flowers. A huge ground cover type plant.

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   Norcal Gma 2 (norcalgma2@sfba.social)'s status on Tuesday, 17-Mar-2026 05:03:52 JST Norcal Gma 2

   I am one of those people who manages to seem strong, confident and capable during a crises. Even when I'm scared to death. Now that my husband has turned another corner and is feeling healthier again I'm feeling like I can shed the pretense. I am back to being me.
   I realized this morning I might even be a little cranky. Definitely overwhelmed by all of the chores that didn't go away while our focus was diverted.
   Time for a reset.
   No one wants to be around a cranky grandma.
   So I set off to the Humboldt Botanical Garden for some floral therapy.
   It worked.
   I feel better equipped to be kind to myself because I'm doing the best that I can.
   The garden is just starting to feel spring like and my son's memorial dogwood tree is showing buds that promise to bloom a little later.
   #BloomScrolling