Touches of Spring

We don't celebrate Easter, but today was the most glorious spring day and I felt very Eastery.  It was like a stereotype of Easter outside.  Lawns everywhere were covered with dandelions, violets, and pansies.  Fruit trees were in violent bloom. Seventy degrees, windows flung open, a perfectly azure sky smiling at the world.

We took a nice long walk and picked wildflowers and swiped low-hanging flowering branches to adorn the apartment. I like having fresh flowers in the house and usually buy a bouquet for the dining table once a month or so.  But flowers that are native (or have become an intrinsic part of the landscape) in this area and reflect the environment that thrives right outside our windows bring an entirely different feel into the house.  It's a beautiful synergy that I'm enjoying immensely.

Happy Easter!  Merry Spring!