A Sunday evening stroll took me on …
… a path next to the lake …
… and another through the Japanese garden.
Happy Monday.
Evening Paths
Tag Archives: Spring
Slow Rain
We’re having a rainy weekend. It’s a very slow, soaking rain that’s excellent for our officially still-dry conditions – thankfully this area was removed from the drought list in January – so I’m definitely not going to complain about it, especially as the temperature is still relatively warm.
I’ll be happy to see the return of some sun, though …
… which is supposed to occur by Monday.
Happy Sunday.
Spring Flowers
Spring flowers are sproinging! I found these pots of blooms on the sidewalk outside a business.
Aren’t they bright and pretty?
Happy Saturday.
Blue Spring View
A lovely blue spring view of Okanagan Lake …
… with Penticton to the left in the distance …
… ahhh, spring!
Happy Thursday.
It’s Springy!
There are springy signs everywhere! First, I noticed a few days ago that the red maples have very suddenly started budding.
These trees are loaded with pink buds that are so pretty against the blue sky.
They will soon be leafing in great profusion.
Then I saw that the large koi in the Japanese garden fish pond have come through the winter and their dormancy in good shape.
Passing near the creek the always-hungry ducks were happy to see us with our bag of quinoa snacks, and I noticed that the green head feathers of the males are beginning to turn very iridescent, a sign that they will soon be mating.
I hope signs of spring are happening where you are, too.
Happy Wednesday.
Partridges Without A Pear Tree
PARTRIDGES WITHOUT A PEAR TREECome hither, seek refugeUpon our verdant lawn.Safe from hunters whoseek to drive your kind forth.Your two bulbous …
Partridges Without A Pear Tree
I love this partridge photo series from Annika Perry. I hope you click the link above to view all the pictures as well as to read her accompanying poem. It’s beautiful.
Spring, Maybe?
We have had several days of lovely weather followed by a beautifully warm weekend. Everything is beginning to sprout and grow!
I hope I’m not too anticipatory, but I think we might have spring on our hands!
Warm Day
We recently had company come to stay for a few days, and we lucked out with some beautiful weather.
We visited a winery near Kelowna where, although the vines hadn’t awakened yet and the opposite mountain tops still had snow, the sun was warm and inviting.
With a little wine, we sat outside, enjoying the warmth, view and soft breeze.
It was such a lovely and relaxing spring day.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️
A Pause before the Leap
A recent walk made me feel like spring was patiently waiting to make the leap from its winter confines.
Warm, wind still and clear, a quiet lingering expectancy of growth has firmly appeared.
A swimming and diving platform is in readiness, anticipating the excitement of sunny aquatic enjoyment.
Such wonderful things to look forward to!
Anticipation
We’ve had a lot of wind lately and our weather has also been unpredictable and variable, but something in the air is beginning to say spring.
There’s a sort of relaxation, a giving away of the winter grip.
Life is ready to burst forth!
Happy Sunday.
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