Although the official first day of spring is this Tuesday, March 20, with daylight savings time and the beautiful flowers blooming everywhere I feel like spring has already sprung! This weekend has been Arts and Crafts in Fairhope, a long-time hometown for me and home of one of my girls and my grandchildren. We have loved the festival for generations. My mother used to take my girls when they were little. It’s a beloved family tradition.
Already picturesque, right now and for many weeks to come, Fairhope is lush with beautiful Springtime flowers that the town has become known for nationwide. Even the garbage cans are adorned with splashes of pink and purple blooms! Not only are the planted flowers a feast for the eyes and senses – so are the wisteria and the azaleas and all of the other colorful flowers that grow naturally in abundance along the roads and literally in the ditches!
With so much stress and chaos in the world I sometimes need a reminder to appreciate the beauty that is all around. The colorful bright season of gorgeous blooms could not come at a better time. Hallelujah … Easter is almost here and there is lots more sunshine on the horizon as we approach the spring break season and then summer. I hope you all will be reminded, like I have been this weekend, to take a moment of peaceful pause and quiet to stop and count your blessings and admire all the pretty flowers – even and especially if it’s by a garbage can.
#SeeTheGood #LiveLoveEnjoy #HappySpring
