There is some disquiet that the dogwoods were past full bloom on April 15 and now the roses preceded Mothers' Day by a few days. It seems only I and the birds have made note as they also have fledged a few days early. more »

Though the skies are gray, threatening to drip. The trees outside my loft window are bringing forth in all their resplendence the buds of life restoring. It is hard to believe just a month ago those same branches were bare and home to inches of resting snow. more »