1 September 11

My tie for today was chosen by Clyde David Burberry, our "adopted brother" and great friend (and former pastor), whose birthday anniversary comes up this Saturday. He sent me this explanation: "If we were living in Australia we would find people there celebrating National Wattle Day – The Wattle is Australia's national floral emblem. With nearly 1000 Australian species, wattles symbolise diversity andresiliance. I know that your [flowers on dark green] tie doesn't feature the 'Wattle' - but I am simply fascinated by the diversity and beauty of so many different and exquisite flowers. I have photographed hundreds, if not thousands of them. Their colors and form attest to the splendor of all of God's creation."