It's been almost unnaturally warm, but the temperatures have begun sliding in the opposite direction, so when I spotted this pretty little rose in full bloom, I guessed it was probably the last of its kind to flower until the spring. That meant, of course, that I'd better do two things: photograph it... and pick it to present to my wife. Both were clearly the correct choices. The weather forecast has significant frost in the offing, and having a rose in a vase on the kitchen table is a wonderful way to bring warmth indoors.