When a caterpillar, is within a chrysalis and in the course of becoming a butterfly, much of its old body dissolves into a chemical soup, leaving intact only its ability to breathe, to digest and to retain a residual memory.
As we move into the season of glorious golden aspen trees, we might wonder about the history, lore and uses of this plant, beautiful enough to cause one to take a long drive into the Colorado mountains to be amazed.
I love my grandmothers. Neither was warm and fuzzy (hello, attachment issues...) but they were both smart as a tack, quick-witted, opinionated and curious.