Spring Flowers

Neither snow, nor tornado, nor flood can stay the appointed appearance of the first spring flowers. The crocus and daffodills in our yard are happy reminders that I can now shrug off winter doldrums and look forward to warm-weather activities.



Spring is everywhere evident around town...in the snowy white blossoms of Bradford pear trees, the pink tulip-like blooms of magnolia trees, and the bright yellow of forsythia bushes. Little nodules are appearing on other trees, too, promising a burst of green leaves soon.



Time to go for long walks outdoors, plant the veggie garden, plan camping trips. It's time for spring cleaning, too, and maybe I'll get around to some of that. Maybe not. Right now, it's time to stop and smell the flowers.