This year the Crepe Myrtles in our area are exceptionally beautiful.  Here are a selection of photos that I took while driving from the post office to Starbucks yesterday:

Median 

front yard

My favorite color 

In Glendora 

in a back yard 

A stunning white bloom

There are a few theories floating around about why the bloom is better this year.  All I know is that it is wonderful to see all of these flowering trees.  Life is good.