Fresh Start

The snow is long gone and warm days are upon us again.  Spring officially began on March 20th this year.  Our peach tree is celebrating spring's fresh start by opening its pale pink blossoms.  We are so ready for spring greens to take over winter's grays!

False Start

For a while, it seemed as if winter had passed us by with just a whisper and spring had arrived early.  That all changed last evening when a gentle snow began falling and continued through the night.  We awoke to a world of white this morning ... a 14 inch carpet of freshly fallen snow covered the land!



This morning's new blanket of fluffy white snow

"Fairy dusting" of snow just a couple days ago.

Not The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Trash Can

Love Was Their Religion

Today, as I was flipping through a catalog, I came across a poster that caught my attention. It had a powerful message from which I believe we could all benefit.  The author of this passage is unknown (at least to me!)

 

Buddha was not a Buddhist.

Jesus was not a Christian.

Muhammad was not a Muslim.

They were Teachers who taught Love. 

LOVE was their religion. 

Spring is Here ... in February???

Day Lily Sprouts



Sassafras Tree Buds



Tulip Sprouts



New Leaves on Butterfly Bush



Cherry Tree in Bloom

Happy Valentine's Day

Love one another and have a sweet day ... today & every day ❤

ACEO Art

Another year finds me still creating miniature paintings, Art Card Editions & Originals, or simply ACEOs.  I find it so pleasurable to create these tiny works of art.  My focus is almost always a nature theme ... anything I find beautiful to share.

My latest little painting is called "Black Bear in Aspen Forest."  The bear is almost hidden among the camouflaging colors, but his black fur stands in striking contrast to the white barked aspen trees behind him.  I really enjoyed the color combinations and contrasts in this one.