Early Spring Tonic

The botanical life around here is stirring. Believe it or not, the snowdrops are already gone by, going to seed. The word ephemeral really suits them.

The lilac buds are cracking open and three daffodils are open right in front of the house.

Now I ask you, is there any yellow more perfect than daffodil yellow?

And how appropriate for this season, Passover and Easter, times of renewal.

And spring cleaning. I've put that chore off until I got past the Parkinson's symposium talk but now I can't wait to dust this place. This was my first winter in my new space, heated by a woodstove and the dust, well let's just say it's got to go.

Now I feel I can finally say this: Happy Spring!