Sunny and Low Tide

Late this afternoon the beach was empty and the 

tide was at its' lowest so we walked to the end that

is closest to the island.

The textures in the sand were striking.

First spring flowers to appear in our yard

was the witch hazel.

Sign of Spring

Such a beautiful and dramatic sky
at the beach...

and in our yard is the first sign of spring though
it is still winter...the witch hazel is blooming
in the snow.

Is Spring Around the Corner?

Ellie May dreams of spring...

One of the first signs that spring may be near
is the witch hazel, the first to bloom with its
long yellow petals. Often with snow on the
ground, the yellow witch hazel blossoms are an
optimistic sight.
(It appears that ours may
soon be blooming.)

After another 5 inches of snow last night,
it feels as though we'll be waiting patiently
for spring for quite some time.

Is spring around the corner where you are?