THIS IS THE SEASON OF MAGNOLIA BLOSSOMS… and the time to let them teach us about life and beauty and…and…and eventually death.  The blossom at first is pure, untouched by anything that spoils the cleanness; and then the withering and drying and disappearing begins.   It’s not that the end is ugly, it’s just different… and inevitable.  I’ve been wondering what those people who advertise big weight loss, like 50 pounds and clear, undamaged skin, unwrinkled skin… I’ve been wondering how they think of the future for themselves, and how they think of the rest of us who have already begun to show the signs of aging.  Do they think they are going to win the battle against age?   The Magnolia Tree is a good teacher.