we once visited friends in the new york finger lakes region, and we happened to arrive in the midst of a mayfly hatch on lake skaneateles. i swear to you that the mayflies were as thick as these hydrangea blossoms on the walls, windows, and doors of every lakeside building. i look at this photo, and i swear i can see the petals flexing.

hydrangea blossoms

saint paul, minnesota