Saw these flowers along the Pacific Crest Trail

I couldn't decide which view I liked better

Looking up, I like the composition...
Looking down I like the colors...

More on Choice and Beauty

Salon.com has a great article on the 2 1/2 candidates who accepted the invitation to speak at the Planned Parenthood meeting last week. My favorite quote is this one, from Elizabeth Edwards (the 1/2 candidate):

"I know the art and theater of politics. There are times when you have to position yourself just to be heard," she said. "But there are also issues that are so important ... that to try and position yourself out of it is to lay down the mantle of leadership. Women's lives are at stake, and our lives are not fodder for compromise."

Yeah!

The Official Beautiful Day Rule Flower of Choice

(found high up in Yosemite)