Flowers in a time of pandemic

My town is a ghost of it's former self.  The Covid-19 pandemic and the requisite response to it, in an effort to save perhaps hundreds of our neighbor's lives, has closed our flower shop and most other business in Langley.  The image above was from 5 PM on Tuesday, March 17th.  On a normal day at this time, even on a Tuesday, parking is scarce on 1st Street.  This was the last day our shop retail was fully open, as we are now open for deliveries and e-commerce only.  [Insert}{Shamelessplughere} While you're on the site, take a look at our offerings. {/Insert}{/Shamelessplughere}

While walking through town with our dog, Moon earlier in the day, it was just as deserted.  Vacant, yet gorgeous.  Spring has not been canceled in Langley, and although I didn't see any grey whales today, they were just off shore yesterday.  The juxtaposition of beautiful gardens, mountain & water views, and the quaint village atmosphere with the chaotic serenity of a pandemic was jarring.  My little town...My poor little, fragile village seemed in a coma.  The Star Store grocery the only hub of nervous activity; a delicate dance of a dozen people keeping 6 ft away in a small town grocery.  I held back tears seeing Langley in such a state.  Those tears spilled out in the embrace of my wife back in the shop.  It's okay to cry in such times.  It felt good to cry.  I'd been holding it in for days, so if you're like me you have my permission to let it out too.  You'll feel better.  Remember, we'll get through this if we stick together, and just imagine the celebration we'll have when it's all over.

We're still here...Love from a distance.  We're offering free delivery to South Whidbey.  We can deliver anything in the shop, including full service floral.  Our gift certificates are available to buy beauty for the future. 

Love to all,

​Ben.