Sunday Drive Pics #34

In nature and also in society, there are certain individuals that stand out because they are exceptional in some regard.

This sunflower, standing tall seems to scream "Look at me!" I bet all the bees take notice. I bet some small part of this sunflower will live on long after fall's first frost because those bees noticed and dispersed its pollen.

How are we exceptional? Who's our bee? What will remain of us after we're gone?

Couldn't we all work a little harder at becoming exceptional? That doesn't necessarily mean we need to be perfect or be the best at something. I think becoming an exceptional human being requires a lot of hard work, compassion, and courage. Sometimes it may require sacrifice, patience, struggle. Sometimes it may require demonstrating empathy and compassion or even a sense of humor.

Today my Great "Aunt" Laura celebrated her 90th birthday. She lives alone, in a big old farmhouse, in the country (a huge feat itself). And today, droves of people of all ages came to her home to help celebrate with her.

Laura is clearly an exceptional human being. She has lived her life in a way that has somehow endeared her to all of these people. Laura has found her bees. And we adore her.