It’s good to see that the swallows have returned. I was pleased to see these Tree Swallows swooping over a shallow pond.


We live on (under) the Tundra Swans’ flyway between their wintering grounds on the US East Coast and their summer home in Canadian North. We eagerly anticipate seeing them every year, and our first sighting was almost two weeks ago. Beautiful, majestic birds, bringing inspiration and hope after a long and hard winter.

Faye brought my attention to this violet, the first flower of the year. It’s a violet, a volunteer. What a cheery sign, a cause for celebration!