True, it has been spring, officially, for almost a month now, but signs of it have on just started to show. The cherry blossoms and daffodils were in bloom this past weekend, and to me, those are the only signs I need to know that spring is here!
Last year I celebrated spring in three ways. First, I took a stroll down to the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC after work one day to see the cherry blossoms. Despite the crowds and traffic, I had a marvelous time admiring the trees in the late afternoon sun. (It's the best way to shake off the winter blues!) Second, I visited Burnside Farms in Virginia to pick tulips. I went once with my best friend and once with my mom. Some of the tulips that I planted in my yard reemerged this year -- though only to be eaten by deer! And third, I rediscovered the heartwarming tale of The Secret Garden. All three are great reminders that there is a lot of beauty in the world, and you must take time to find it.
