{Diamond in the Rough}

It's hard to imagine, but this half-dead looking, needle overloaded cactus can actually

produce some real, delicate beauty.

Our neighbor, Paul, gave it to us last winter.

He said it would flower amazing blooms once a year.

And he was right. It did.

They came and went quickly -- only sticking around for a few days. Such a cool gift from

the desert!