Temperatures are dropping and the Hellebore are right on time. The "winter rose" is an inspiring perennial flower that begins blooming at winter solstice and keeps blooming right on through the sun-starved days of January and February, on until spring.  

In Snohomish we're covered in a blanket of snow and staying close to the fire.
The Hellebore, crocus, and brave little snowdrops are biding their time until the south wind wins again and fields are again green.

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Love - The Elves