Vancouver snow and Running over 50

Magnolia buds against a background of snowThese poor croci seem both bedraggled and affronted . . . And here's an example of why Vancouver's pretense at being a palm-growing locale is somewhat ridiculous. Somewhat? I'm trying out Blogger's new-and-improved editor, which is supposed to be easier for uploading photos -- not sure I'm a convert yet, but it's probably my failing rather than