A Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly

I don't usually post personal photos to A Shroud of Thoughts. After all, the blog is dedicated to pop culture, not my personal life. That having been said, I wanted to share this picture I got of a zebra swallowtail butterfly yesterday. I took this picture right after I had received some bad news from a close friend. I find the time it showed up as significant, as I regard butterflies as symbols of hope. Too, butterflies are also significant to me as my dearest Vanessa always said her name meant "butterfly." I cannot see one without thinking of her. Anyway, here is a picture of a zebra swallowtail feeing on our catnip plant.