I have recently found many rumors circulating concerning the possibility that spring is sneaking in on the down low. There has been no head-on rush but signs and symptoms that spring is coming. The daffodils are up and teasing us with buds forming. The landscapers have edged my garden and we have uncovered the furniture on the porch. There has still been a chill in the air. No warm breezes but the suggestion of more to come. The trees are hinting to us. They are beginning to show the variety of soft light greens which spell ‘spring’. Bulb catalogs have arrived and have been perused. Robins have been spotted sneaking about looking for worms and the mourning doves no longer try to hide from the biting cold by huddling on my front porch.
So I write today to shake spring up and encourage a full frontal assault. Warm sun on the face, gentle warm breezes, the heavy fragrance of spring. Bring on the sound of basketballs being dribbled on the playground. Bicycles zoom by the windows and scooters soar down the street. Hail Spring! We are ready for you and all of the richness you will bring with you. It is sixty degrees now, just get on with it and embrace all of us.
The fragrance is in the air.
Photohraphy copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2013
Mated cardinals on a budding tree photographed and copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2013
Blue Iris
Photo by Barbara Mattio Copyright Batbara Mattio 2013
The beginning of flowers to delight the eyes. Photograph copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2013
Magnolias in North Carolina. Photo copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2013
Wrightsville Beach, NC. Photograph copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2013
Blue Ridge Mountains, NC. Photograph copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2013
Firepokers. Photograph copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2013
The colors are coming. Photography copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2012
Black Mountain NC. Photograph copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2010
Weeping Cherry Tree. Photograph copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2006
The tulips have arrived. Photograph copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2012
idealisticrebel 
Ah..the beauty of sun kissed flowers 🙂
What beautiful photos – thank you for sharing. We are heading towards winter…
Be well my friend.
A great post! I’ve heard those rumors too. I’ve seen a few glimpses here & there. Today I took my two daughters to the park. Still a chill in the air. But – it was warm enough to enjoy the outdoors.
BTW – LOVE your PEACE background!
I am glad you do
Beautiful Pictures. I don’t see or feel spring. 😦 But it’s good to see it budding else where
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Spring has been sequestered by the GOPukers.
Thank you my friend. How is the weather in your area? Have a good day.
I was drinking some water when I read your comment and chocked. You almost killed me. Very good job! I will not drink and read you anymore. Lesson learned. LOL
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Thanks, Shaun
Went from somewhat Spring to Winter again this morning – the white stuff is falling down like a Snowglobe! Happy Monday:)
Oh sorry. I have asked Mother Nature to return you to sunshine.
Ah, You inspire me to put out a bit of spring on my site. Thanks! Hugs, Tasha
It is time to open up and let spring in
It is rumoured spring will hit in a stampede in UK from Sunday.
Beautiful and inspirational!