Monday Muse - To Welcome Spring

This scene, this lovely music, is a gorgeous welcome to Spring.  Here, the tips of the tulip leaves are just pushing up through the cold earth, but we have let our jackets fall aside for the first time this year.  Each breath of spring-fresh air reminds me that soon, our surroundings will burst into bloom.

Wherever you are, whatever the weather, I wish you peace.

Sunday Stroll - Marching into Spring

Spring is tiptoeing in this year.  

The long meadow is silver and gold.

Even the cedar trees

are dull-green and winter weary.

Snow lingers in the woods,

bright and glossy under blue skies,

as the cold wind scours the bare branches.

Despite the chill,

it feels good to get out 

and run in the sharp, fresh air.

Wherever you are, whatever the weather, I wish you joy.

Join Steve as he strolls on this last Sunday of March, Out on the Prairie. 

Monday Muse - The Water is Wide

Just some lovely music to inspire you as you begin your week.

I love Yenne Lee's beautiful guitar music, and posted her rendition of Autumn Leaves a few months ago.  You can listen to her on YouTube, iTunes, or Spotify if you would like to hear more.

Wherever you are, whatever the weather, I wish you peace.

Sunday Stroll - Meanwhile...

Still haven't made it out for a walk.  Sky is blue, sun is shining, but I've been doing farm chores not strolling about!  On a bright and happy note, saw the spring's first robin!  Hope to stroll later, but in the meantime, you may hop on over to the Prairie to see what Steve has to share!

Sunday Stroll - Looking Up

Standing at the kitchen sink,

washing dishes by hand,

I saw blue sky above the Sycamore Tree.

March has been full of clouds and snow, thus far,

so while the opportunity lingered,

I rushed out to enjoy the color 

the peeked out from behind the clouds.

The snow in the woods was wet and heavy,

and hard to tromp through,

but it was worth it,

to spend some time

catching the bits of sunshine 

that fell through the clouds.

Wherever you are, whatever the weather, I wish you peace.

Steve's stroll is up and it is well worth clicking on over to his blog,

Out on the Prairie.

Sunday Stroll - Many Trails

At this time in life, I am following many trails. 

Over the past few days,  

I have spent many hours wandering with our dogs in the woods, 

as our new girl finds her place in the family. 

We have decided to call her Maxine, or Max for short. 

She is so sweet and Micah seems so content and happy

 to have a constant playmate and companion on the farm.

Wherever you are, whatever the weather, I wish you good company.

Steve was strolling Out on the Prairie.  Don't miss his great photos!