Reaching For the Sun
Yesterday was grey and drippy, but today dawned blue and gold. The thermometer rose, at least briefly, into the low fifties. What should I do? I know — I’ll sit on the back doorstep, soaking up sunshine and making vitamin D. It’s probably even better for the soul than for the body.
Sun Worshiper
There are still some sizable piles of snow on the shady sides of the house, but most of it is gone from the lawns, leaving behind a few icy patches and a small pond.
Chillin’
Snow Puddle
Underneath it all, things have been getting ready, and now they are venturing into the light.
Spring Peepers
And then, as if that weren’t enough surprises for the day, I found this:
Yin and Yang
Perhaps it’s a reminder that things will work out and balance out: the light and dark, the warm and cold. It may have seemed like an endless winter, but spring is coming. The real thing will be here soon!
Sea Blue Lens 
March 29, 2014 at 4:12 pm
Definitely looks like you are enjoying your blue and gold day! Love the watercolor selfie – I really like the results of that app – so realistic – the smile and sunglasses tell the whole story.
March 29, 2014 at 4:46 pm
Lovley selfie. I agree -sunshine is so good for the soul!
March 29, 2014 at 5:00 pm
I get so excited when those bits of green begin to appear! Your world looks much like mine with the snow puddles and the gray. We even had more snow today. Only a dusting, but it had better melt fast.
March 29, 2014 at 7:27 pm
I absolutely love that selfie! We still have some snow but it is slowly going away. I am hoping for a better April!
March 29, 2014 at 7:58 pm
So fun to see the signs of Spring that you focused on…..loved seeing your blue sky and spring peepers. Your selfie is just wonderful — you look so happy!
March 29, 2014 at 8:17 pm
Love the Waterlogue selfie, Lee! Also great tree shot!
March 29, 2014 at 10:25 pm
I love the yin and yang photo ~ I must still possess the souls of my last two golden retrievers.
March 29, 2014 at 10:43 pm
Love your spring peeks and your Waterlogue Selfie . . .
Waterlogue certainly has been popular in the past month . . .
Spring promises happened here today . . .
There has been rain, sun, muddy puddles and 50 degrees.
Quite the treat for the first time since November 2013 . . .
Now for the melting . . . before we find green . . .
March 30, 2014 at 9:35 am
Love the word “snow puddles.” Perfect. Ours are “rain puddles.” But Mother Nature sees through the din and into the light. I could feel that vitamin D just nestling into your heart! May it continue to shine. As I write the sun just crept through my window ! What a lovely feeling it is.
March 30, 2014 at 2:32 pm
It looks like you are just about right where we are as far as spring is concerned, Lee.
We are however, supposed to have some snow tomorrow.
I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend, and I wish you a bright week ahead.
March 30, 2014 at 10:16 pm
Great shots. Like the watercolor look. It’s always exciting to see the first new growth of spring. Love the last one–that it appeared as Yin and Yang.
March 31, 2014 at 9:31 am
Beautiful spring selfie! So good to see the little sprouts popping out! I love your unexpected find…it always makes me smile to walk upon something out of place; something that seems to be left just for me to find!
April 1, 2014 at 5:37 am
Love this time of year and you’ve captured it beautifully. Great selfie!
April 1, 2014 at 7:54 pm
What a happy, spring loving post. And your selfie is the best!
April 1, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Nothing is like the first touch of spring, is it!? Lovely images really capturing that spring feeling. Keep enjoying the spring as it continues to unfold.