Starting over, I have Rose of Sharon in those same colors. We have a tall hedge of that across the back of our yard. One of my son's birthdays is August first. I always recall having a big vase of Rose of Sharon in the house for his birthday parties.

I think I'll bring some in and put them by the sink and think of you and all my other BWS friends.
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