Beth Vrabel

Anyone else catching snowflakes today?
Image: Jolene, a 3yo golden retriever, sits in snow with her tongue out. Snowflakes have gathered on her pinkish nose.

I paused by a group of first graders having lunch today. They were playing a game in which one child would name something they like, and if the others like it, too, they'd raise their hands in agreement. "Ice cream!" "Kittens!" "Riding a bike!" brought quick hands in the air. The occasional controversial item--including sushi, singing and werewolves--conjured deep debate. The game was breaking into small arguments over the merits of neon green when one little girl stood up and said, "When a butterfly naps on your face!" Everyone paused. Everyone raised their hands. Because, truly, no matter what, we can all agree that's a universal joy.
Anyway, I hope a butterfly naps on your face sometime soon.
Image: a monarch butterfly on a purple bloom in a green field