Muguets

May 1, 2014 Photo (121/365): « Porte-bonheur »

It's a French tradition to offer lilies of the valley to loved ones on the first of May as a sign of love & luck:

« Un joli brin de muguet pour le bonheur toute l'année! »

April in Pictures

Perhaps T.S. Eliot was correct that "April is the cruelest month" since it teased us with glimpses of sunshine and early blossoms and punished us with so many cold and rainy days. But perhaps it's best to remain hopeful that "April showers bring May flowers."

Morning

April 30, 2014 Photo (120/365): "April Morning"

"When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself." - Tecumseh

Raindrops

April 29, 2014 (119/365): "April Showers"

"Let the rain kiss you.Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops.  Let the rain sing you a lullaby."

- Langston Hughes

Patience

April 28, 2014 Photo (118/365): "Budding"

Facing a week of unseasonably cold temperatures, high winds, and rain, it's difficult to imagine that May is only two days away. Yet a closer look hints at brighter days...