Happy Friday!

This beautiful Tulip arrived in full bloom, in our side garden, just yesterday. It has amazing colors, and in person it is almost overwhelming, it is so bright, so saturated. And, FYI, I didn't photoshop this picture. This is just Mother Nature, and her mad skills, coming at you.

Wishing everyone a great weekend!

Happy, Calm, Content

That's how I feel when I look at these flowers. Like everything is going to be okay, no matter. It's a welcome shift in my mood today, as I've been a bit moody, and easy to let fear creep in, slowly churning into a bit of anxiety over the unknown. But when I see these flowers, I don't know, I just have this great response. I slow down a bit, and breathe a little deeper. And soon I begin to realize that everything is already okay, just the way it is. Even in the face of great uncertainty, I am reminded that I can still access the calm within, if I choose to do so.

In Bloom

Having lived in places where it is -17 degrees during winter, it still blows my mind that in mid-February there are so many colors in this landscape. For this time of year, it has been crisp and occasionally "chilly," but it is still quite warm, and it is easy to find flowers, plants and trees in bloom. The above photos are just from last week when I took a walk at the nearby river park and walking path.