Hello to your new year, front dogwood

Our front yard dogwood has started its short flowering hello. The buds have given away to the first delicate white petals. A bit of exposure will allow a bit of deepening to the color. Then a big wind will send them all to the lawn. My dear wife Karen and I will appreciate all stages.

A contrasts of color in the village backstreets

One street up from Onondaga Lake. One street down from the bustling business district. It’s hard to believe the beautiful country scene is right on my work break walk. But this bust-out of spring, ah, it is. Thank you for the colors, Mother Nature.