This is the little zinnia that just won't give up for the year. It has survived three frosts now and is still going. They are from Mexico and generally like it hot and humid, but not this one. While the rest of my zinnias are already done for the year this one is persistent. I also have a small mum bush that is not doing as well, but it's still trying to beat out the zinnia. "Can't let a zinnia win, that's preposterous." We have had unseasonably cold weather already, which makes me not look forward to winter.We have pulled out the coats and heating season started about three weeks early. We didn't have much of a summer this year, perhaps that's where this little one learned it's perseverance from. I have been trying to get you some awesome Wisconsin fall colors, but the winds and the rains have been knocking the leaves down before they turn red. I am still being hopeful though. Update for those following : I just finished up the last of the paperwork today. Hopefully we can get the ball rolling again and just get it out now. I am way past ready. Thank you so much for all the prayers, lit candles, positive vibes, love and support. Thank you for letting me ramble on. If I am rambling on about another thing I don't have time to dwell, and that is such a good thing. Thank you for the comments and the favs on my previous posts. The biggest thank you I want to give is thank you for all being you. You know I love you all and this is such an incredible community! I would also like to take the opportunity to say a special Happy Anniversary to Havecancer and his wife Irena. Much peace and love, Cheri