I try to sit outside for at least 30 minutes each afternoon, regardless of weather. I was staunchly committed to this at first and chastised myself on the days I missed it. Since then I've taken a much more relaxed approach to it because now it serves the purpose it was intended for; to unwind, unplug for a bit and just be.
It was late Monday afternoon and I was sitting out on my back patio taking in all the amazing things around me.
From the green that only spring can provide to the nearly cloying scent of white blossoms occur each year. The warmth of the sun and the quiet sounds of birds singing away. The only thing lacking is the vibration of all the bees that usually are collecting their pollen.
I had to admit that when I happened to look up everything went on pause for a few moments. The sky in
contrast with the trees was almost magical and I could have easily been drawn into a state of
daydreaming. (Had I not had the intruding thought to take the picture lol)
The tree packed with white blossoms full and lush sits next to its neighbor, a tree that is sparse and thin.
While you would think that one vastly outweighs the other, I would disagree. The brilliant yellow-green
buds reaching toward the sky makes them equals.
Today the clouds are white but smoothly blended with shades of Gray in the distance. Today they are
more gentle somehow-softer, like a blanket giving a sense of comfort rather than the powerful
cumulonimbus clouds that erupt later in the year.
The dove that appears to have taken up residence close by is cooing while a Robin is singing its song
and hopping from ranch to branch. I love this time of year it's full of possibilities. The button quail have
reemerged and passed by taking their daily stroll down my sidewalk.
I am hoping for many more afternoons like this one. I do live in town, but it's common for wildlife to
meander through town here.
It was a wonderful afternoon. I do have hummingbird feeders up and we should start having those
visitors soon.
I hope you are enjoying spring wherever you are.
Until next time,
Robyn
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