Not the sort of photo I like taking - the background is far too "messy" - but this beautiful Monarch butterfly actually landed, even though it was not being very co-operative, ha. I don't know if there were any reports of any Monarchs being seen in Calgary last summer. I know one recent year, about six were seen. Taken at the Calgary Zoo on May 2nd.

Good morning, Jim (Garnite) - I do hope you are feeling a little better today. The news yesterday was good, so we all hope you continue to improve. A long, slow process, but good thoughts are being sent to you and Linda again today.

If anyone else would like to send healing thoughts to Jim - he really needs all the thoughts and prayers he can get - please go to the For Garnite Group here: www.flickr.com/groups/1655195@N20/ and post your good wishes and beautiful images there. They will be so much appreciated : )