The Look of Spring

Flowers blooming.  Birds flying about.  And tidal basin traffic. Yes, it definitely looks like spring.

Ephemeral Beauty

I look up a pink hued sky And my heart beats in rhythm With nature’s beauty, enveloping me With warmth in the still cold April day I gaze upward, and in the midst of the cherry canopy I see a flower, standing still, yet moving me My soul trembles with joy And for a moment,…

And so it begins…

The Cherry Blossoms Rush at the Tidal Basin in Washington is in full swing.  Peak bloom is forecast for this weekend.  I hope the flowers survive the wind storm forecast for this afternoon (40-50 mph wind gusts) and the snow(!?) on Saturday.  Still, have at it, guys (and gals).  Traffic will be horrible, so if…