The upwards surging energy of spring is palpable. I feel it, the dogs feel it, the trees feel it. Yesterday was almost hot, almost. People were out in droves, wearing shorts and sandals, walking past the house on Tennessee Avenue all day long.
I took one short foray out into the gloriousness. I need fresh air every day, even when I have a head cold. The first few blooms are popping on the trees, I saw a couple of daffodils.
Mostly over the head cold, with my energy revived, I feel so restless. Normally I would try to calm myself down but right now I am dancing in shamanic alignment with the change of season. It's OK to be restless right now, it's OK.
Ah, spring. Make me crazy, please, as you always do. You will? Yes!
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Oh - I have Spring envy ! We had a freak blizzard here yesterday and are all white again. Feeling better ....I can "hear it" in your words.
we are coming into Autumn here and yes, the feeling is palpable. It has been such a long hot summer and i am so glad it is over........i too am dancing the dance of the equinox xxx
How I love that 'Spring Craziness'! I mostly whinge like gurgling drain about having to live in England, but coming from a place that has no clearly defined seasons, it is a wonderful, joyous uplift when you see the first daffodil and feel the sure warmth of a stronger sun on your cheek.
Seeing those blossoms makes me think of my Virginia days, which is always part of the Spring restlessness for me. You're right-- it's inescapable.
Sounds like Spring Fever is arriving in DC. Enjoy! Hope the jet stream brings it north soon.
Hmmm...Blogger seems to have eaten my comment.
I said I'm surprised your Japanese magnolias are out already! We're back to cold and grey this morning. :(
beautiful blossoms.. it is great to really feel the coming of the equinox through your posts!!
I am also jealous... gorgeous weekend here (though no blooms yet)- I walked the dogs without a coat! But today? Snow. Ugh.
Is April coming soon???
There is something stirring about Spring. We wake up and do a little dance, just like the flowers and bugs. :)
Beautiful flower. Is it a cherry blossom ... if not when will we see some? Enjoy the beginning of spring. It came along with "daylight savings time". Now how is it saved? Do we bank it? Hmmm...
82 on Friday; 60's on Saturday; 50's on Sunday and 30's today--this season DOES make me crazy.
Love the Crocus in purple, yellow and white. .
Love you
I'm delighted to hear you are feeling better, Reya. Your photo makes me look forward to being at home in BC in time for the Spring flowers.
Oh I so understand spring madness.... it's enough to make me skip down the street when I see the burgeoning leaves and plants.
It's been a long winter and I need to feel the sun on my face.
And hear the spring bursting out.
I always find it amazing what Spring does to people - makes us all a little less cranky! I know I feel completely different today than I did say, 3 months ago!
Beautiful, what blossoms are in your photo. They are gorgeous. After five weeks, of heavy rains, we are back to spring in northern Cali.
Reya, I have mostly been a lurker on your blog for awhile. I am passing on a Fabulous Blog Award to you because I think your blog is fabulous. I can feel the energy of DC when I see your photos and read your writing. Thanks so much!
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I love that daylight savings is here once again! And I'm happy to see that the magnolias are starting to come out downtown. That means that mine will do the same in another week or two.
I'm -so- jealous of your trees in bloom! It'll be a couple of weeks here yet before the explosion of pink and white and timid green, but at least it's no longer completely dark as I make my way home from work. GO SPRING!
Oh, what a pleasant surprise! I thought from the title of your post, you were going to talk about whether or not we had bottomed out on the economy. And it was a happy springy post! Yay. You are ahead of us on the magnolias!
When will the cherry blossoms be in full bloom? My friends will be visiting DC in about 2 wks. They've never caught them at the right time.
We are in full spring here. Although, today was overcast and 60ish, rain overnight. Yeah!
Very green, balmy and beautiful here. Love your blossoms. Have a wonderful day!
The pic is of the tulip magnolia trees in Lincoln Park. I can't believe no one is in the picture since the park was slamming with people yesterday.
California Girl - your friends are timing their visit just right! Don't know if the cherries will be in full bloom in two weeks, but there will definitely be cherries and pear trees in bloom, like pink and white poufs everywhere.
OF COURSE there will be pics of the cherries. Oh my - YES!!
I love your blossoms Reya,the flowering trees are magnetic, bursting with renewed life. I'm hoping you'll get over your cold soon...you are painting? can we see?
I think spring makes everyone crazy. I just wish that we had the seasons like you do. Rarely do we have days below the 50's. I guess that is why it is called Sunny So. Calif.
I am glad that you are feeling better. I was wondering if you have every heard of OLBAS Herbal Tea from Switzerland, it is supposed to be for Colds and Flu, with 20 herbs and essential oils. If not, let me know. It even tastes good.
I do hope you do at least the 'six things or habits of no real importance about you' part of the meme. It would be interesting to see them. I am sure we would all like to know what you come up with.
God Bless.
Wasn't it snowing there just the other day? Spring always makes me restless, too.
Our March weather is predictably unsettled . . . the sun lures me out, and then the wind and rain chill me to the bone.
When will the blossoms peak? Our flowers are very late this year.
Early spring weather in DC is psycho - warm days followed by freezing rain and then more sunshine and soft air. It's completely unpredictable.
Hi Reya! I love ur blogs and the photographs even more...Hope to see more of them... u really rock:)
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