“That’s very unusual, Cathy,” Lisa said as she indicated that jar on the table. “We only put the clocks back to show the start of wintertime and you have found sunflowers for the table.”

“It has not been a normal year, so I just figured they would be a good addition.”

Lisa nodded her approval. “I think it is very optimistic.”

Cathy sat down on a chair. “The florist looked at me like I was a nutter when I asked about sunflowers.” She smiled. “When I found these I was so proud of myself. I mean, these almost look natural.”

Written for Sunday photo fiction.