Every so often, we human beings have epiphanies. Here's one for you all.

Recently, we had some good friends over for a rib feast on the patio. Most
of the Phals are out of bloom, excluding the violacea and Kenneth Schubert.
We were "in between" on Catts, with some going by, one or two in bloom, and
others not yet ready. Some assorted Brassias and Oncidium types were in
various stages. I told our guests that I was sorry we didn't have more
blooming orchids for them to enjoy, and they looked at me as if I had two
heads!

Why? Because dozens of Dends are in bloom! Dozens of Dends are *always* in
bloom at our house. We realized that we have begun to take for granted our
Dends, which makes us forget how special they are, and how much joy we get
from them.

Time to stop and smell the Dendrobiums!

Diana