Well, I might have shingles, the country’s gone belly up internationally, I had to order my sister a commode because she’s having trouble walking to the bathroom, and the sound of trucks beeping in reverse is unceasing, but there are iris!

And, unbeknownst to me: four regal and giant lions on a barely traveled industrial cut through behind the Needham Pet Co.

Discovering them was a delight perhaps all out of proportion to the moment — but I won’t argue with delight. Not now. Not ever.

Off to the doctor and then perhaps, the South Shore for a ‘girls’ weekend’.