I’m launching the Springtime photo series on the blog, capturing some images from the other side, the world of color and warmth, soon to return. Yesterday I put up a photo of our back porch and was warmed by the almost desperate appreciation so many people had for seeing green things and sunlight. It is 20 degrees this morning, 30 degrees warmer than it was Sunday evening. I love this photo, it is one of my all-time favorites, Simon, Maria and the donkeys gathered around our quite verdant apple tree. This was a beloved morning ritual, Simon just loved it.

After the morning chores, Maria and the donkeys would gather under the tree and everybody would get an apple or two. Sometimes, even me.

More Spring photos to come.