Nature in the Neighborhood - I Almost Forgot it was There

I'm not a fan of living in the suburbs, but I try to remember that it can be pretty and not totally devoid of nature. All I have to do is remember to look.

Sasha and I wandered the neighborhood today, stopped to smell the flowers (the roses aren't in bloom yet), and meet all the other neighbors out doing the same thing. We met quite a few other dogs along the way and they all happily sniffed and ran. I was reminded why of all the neighborhoods I could have picked to live, I picked this one. It really is quite pretty, especially in the springtime. 

Spring is a little late here thanks to a harsh winter, but it is finally starting to peek through. The daffodils and hyacinth are just starting to bloom. The magnolias are just now budding out. A few are starting to open, but only the ones that get plenty of sunshine. The trees on the shady streets are still quite a bit behind. Most noticeably, we still have no cherry blossoms - not even in DC. Maybe by Monday there will be a few there.

Every once in a while, you should take the time to remind yourself that there is something beautiful to inspire wonder no matter where you are.

Sasha was sad that part of our path was
closed due to construction.

Our woods still haven't really greened up. Normally, everything would be
bright and springy by now.