At the time I am writing this it’s almost 7 PM and there is still ample light in the sky. The sun itself was out in full glory a few scant minutes ago, and the temperatures stretched into the 50’s. Finally, it feels like spring might actually come back after all. Not that I ever doubted it, but it was getting trying. While winter may be far from over, this glimmer of hope will see us through it.
I pruned a few branches from the Coral Bark Maple trees that anchor the corners of our home. I’ll try to force them – any little bit of greenery that comes at this time of the year is welcome. We have a couple of dinner parties scheduled in the next few weeks that could use some simple and elegant vase work. Little joys, flotsam and jetsam of happier days, and still so far from the sea…
The cardinals have been visiting us a lot lately. Andy noticed the pair preparing for nesting. I heard their distinct clipped chirps like the music of spring again in the air.
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