In the house again

Winter hangs on grimly in these parts. Snow overnight, though just the ugly kind that turns to rain and melts quickly. Great day to stay inside and read! And make bread (thanks, Eric Peterson, for the sourdough starter and recipe!).

But I got out the close-up (50 mm.) lens I haven't used in a very long time and poked around the house a bit.

Seems tulips turn into grotesques when they die: