. . "He might well leave off the other half of his famous line, These are the best of times\" as being manifestly untrue.However, we, the living, must do the best we can... and flowers undeniably help.do not wait for a \"special occasion.... call up the power of flowers now.I am always amused when on such holidays as Valentine's Day and Christmas, I see the long lines atthe florist shoppes." . . .