Orchids

My feeling is that any man that doesn't get seduced by the orchid doesn't have a dirty enough imagination.

I visited Rockefeller Center today where thousands of orchids are on display. Each one is a tiny multicolored siren competing for my attention.

The thing about the orchid is that they are not particularly beautiful, at least in the classical sense. A rose has extravagance and class, and is pretty well dressed. A daisy has country charm, and is endearing with its subtle grace.

An orchid completely lacks this subtlety. It is strange, asymmetric, and kind of awkward - a lot like something else I know and love.

Fortunately with orchids, you are encouraged to enjoy more than one, even at the same time.

I certainly did that today.