Day 344

Today was not sunny and bright. Today there was much severe weather. Today my cousin huddled in a basement an hour from here as the tornado sirens went off.

Such is the nature of spring, my friends. It is a mixed blessing.

I'd like to remind you of what it will be like when the sun returns once more.



Let's take a closer look at that bud, shall we?



Beautiful against the blue, blue sky. Charming also against the willow across the street adorned in its own new spring raiment.