A Day in the Purple Snow

Purple rain in Texas?  

Slim chance that we'll get rain of any color with the horrible drought we're in.

But Purple Snow?

We are treated to it every year like clockwork. 

It's the prettiest time of year out in the backyard.  

Somehow... in all this dreadful heat, the crape myrtles are spectacular.   They are such a welcome sight.  

Especially when so many plants and trees are parched and droopy, 

or have simply given up the fight under the blazing sun.

Every day we see reports of wildfires raging out of control.  

Heartbreaking stories of people and animals 
who have been forced to flee from their homes.

The weatherman says we have a decent chance for rain this week.   
We really need it.

But, until then...

Henry is doing just fine is his purple snow.