the exuberant heart of spring
here, the earth is all a’bloom. one day, i wished for buds and blossoms. a few days later, it seemed, i saw soft fuzzy pussy willow buds. a few days later, it seemed, every tree had exploded into bloom and wildflowers were waving at me from the grass. (today, my favorite is the tiny wild violet.)
here, the sun is bright and the days are warm. atlas is in summer mode, rolling on the green grass, napping in the shade, and complaining about walks in the sunshine. today, he followed a tiny frog around the yard. every few steps, he’d nose it curiously and then wrinkle his nose and shake his head.
here, my arms are red – after peeling a five gallon bucket of carrots in the sunshine without sunscreen. and tired – after a week spent spring cleaning my grandparents’ yard (with the exception of the four largest downed branches, which i left for others, because i grew bored of sawing before they broke in two and my dad didn’t think i could start the chainsaw). there are ice cream cones on the deck, games of tennis, and bare feet on the grass. it is possible that i will attempt a swim soon, even though the water is almost as cold as ice.
here, spring and summer arrive in tandem. i had forgotten this. (and still, yes still, there are patches of snow.)
Yay! I’m glad you are enjoying some spring weather finally. I love the last photo in the series.
Such tender beauty… and such tender YOU! Be keeping cool here and don’t forget the SPF! ;o) Next week we’ll be away for a couple weeks. See you soon in blogland again… ((HUGS))
One nice thing about living where there are “real” seasons is that when spring comes it is obvious and welcome.
Amy: Me too! To both. p.s. I was thinking about you the other day. I was telling Margaret how I used to tan on the front steps in spring and you’d come out and say, “Are you using bleach?”
Tracy: I am slathering it on like crazy now! Wishing you a delightful journey, wherever it may be.
Jerry: It is definitely welcome. It actually feels a little like we skipped spring and went directly to summer, but summers here are lovely.
Beautiful!
I have been away from blogging for ages. Yes, I’ve posted my weekly poem and list, but that’s about it for months and months. I have missed visiting my friends. I have missed connecting. I have missed you.
beautiful!
springsummer at last!
surely you can make that into an intriguing story! two months in one. LOL.
and still snow on the ground?? !!! good grief.
hugs to that summer~lovin’ silver puppy.
ha! not implying it will last only two months.
two SEASONS in one i meant to say! 😀
Kris: Thank you!
Relyn: Hello, hello! I hope you have enjoyed your time away.
Tammy: springsummer! Fabulous. Because yes, two seasons in one is what it feels like. Plus, summers are not too hot, mostly just right.