Helen Borus

Here's my helleborus. . .



. . . which reminds me of a story about my friend Mary.  When she started confirmation class at our church years ago, the minister met with both the kids and their parents at the first meeting.  In giving an overview of our theology, he said, "We're not a church that believes in hell and damnation."

Puzzled by this statement, Mary turned to her mother and whispered, "Helen who?"

So here's to Helen Damnation, whoever she is, and a plant that shares her etymology.