March 16: Tulip Tuesday

Early last week, we had some gloriously sunny warm days.  That bliss was followed by 3 days of rain and wind (more than 6 inches of rain fell in my backyard).  I've spent nearly every spare moment of the last few days in my very wet basement, contending with the rising tide. But this morning I awakened to a world without rain; birds were chirping as the sun rose.  Sunny blue skies and warmth are forecast for the rest of the week. 

The flower bulbs in the front yard seem to sense the promise of it all.  They proclaim it to me every morning: spring is coming, spring is coming.