A Tribute to Bette

My neighbor, Bette, used to cross-country ski up to her mailbox every winter morning to get the paper. She did this well into her 80s. She passed away recently and the funeral was last week. Her daughter, who is moving into Bette’s house and will now be my new neighbor, offered me a Peace Lily plant she received at the memorial because the plant apparently is toxic to her cats. By the time it came into my possession, the leaves were a little droopy due to lack of water. I thought they made a fitting tribute to the memory of Bette. Rest in Peace, Bette.

peace lily leaf