January 12, 2010

Mild air has come in from off of the Pacific Ocean, warming the beginning of this day.
Yesterday the swollen buds on magnolia tree showed their first seam of white. A winter honeysuckle bush is starting to bloom. Narcissus are thrusting their green swords upward. Iris foliage has come alive.

Other parts of the world are in winter’s frigid grip and we may yet experience another spell or two of artic air but not today. Today is a day to relax a little and breathe. That is a way of expressing gratitude.