Magnolia, post-bloom, from yesterday’s walk.

“Solace is the art of asking the beautiful question, of ourselves, of our world or of one another, in fiercely difficult and un-beautiful moments.” (David Whyte, Consolations) 

The magnolia bloom ended a couple of weeks ago. Now in late April, the broad leaves of this beauty provide a shady relief on the path, as Sonoma County temperatures start to rise. The tree, the path—both provide such solace.