everyday miracles

They're all around me... from the glorious peony tree...

...to the columbine nestled in the shade garden...

...to the starry clematis...

But here's the one I almost missed! I reached to grab the frame hanging on the house because it desperately needs painting. Scream! A bird flew past my head. And after I recovered my wits, I saw the nest. Look closely, and see the little mouths begging to be filled...

school's out

Now that I'm done teaching for Winter term, I had a moment to lie under the dogwood tree...


...then observe my favorite daffodil...


...and check the buds on the peony tree...
Ahhhhh... Spring has sprung!