The beauty of an orchid...

The Greek myth of Orchis explains the origin of the plants. Orchis, the son of a nymph and a satyr, came upon a festival of Dionysus (Bacchus) in the forest. He drank too much, and attempted to rape a priestess of Dionysus. For his insult, he was torn apart by the Bacchanalians. His father prayed for him to be restored, but the gods instead changed him into a flower.

This particular orchid belongs to my mother. Fiercely modest and very independent, she would not have wished to need help, but now she accepts that she does. She has carers come in night and morning.

This lovely orchid was a gift at Christmas from one of the ladies who comes to care for her. She was so touched by her kindness...