I raced a thunderstorm today, getting home mere minutes before it arrived with a brief downpour and small hail.

I raced a thunderstorm today, getting home mere minutes before it arrived with a brief downpour and small hail.

It is a chilly, damp, breezy day – more mid-March than mid-May. These Johnny Jump-ups spread, without encouragement, into part of our yard. I photographed them a few days ago and today they gave me some cheer that spring is indeed here.

Good dogs Achilles and Stella, enjoying a good spring day.

One of the first flowers of the season, a lovely crocus, shows off.
