Springtime in bloom

Blooming tree in front of an apartment building.

Blossoming branches, reminds of a Van Gogh painting of branches.

Close-up of blossoms

Tree blossoms along side of a road

More signs of Spring

Trees are starting to blossom.

Birds are starting to tend to their nests.

And of course, the daffodils still keep popping up.

Free!

Came upon this while walking home. I wonder what was being given away for free. Was it furniture, puppies, or kittens?

Signs of Spring

Here are some signs that it is Spring:

• Weather is getting warmer.
• Daylight is lasting longer.
• Musical ice cream trucks start roaming the neighborhood streets.
• Girl Scout cookies are being sold.
• And of course, the daffodils are popping out!

Valentine's Day

I know it is a day early (but it is already Valentine's Day in Auckland, Sydney, Guam, Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Bangkok, New Delhi, and Moscow). I wanted to post this picture I took last Saturday. The shiny colorful heart-shaped balloons got my attention.

Happy Valentines Day!!

More advice..

Here some more advice and even some words of wisdom:

For those going through a rough patch in life...

For those who are going through a rough patch in life or just had a day from hell, here is some advice and words of encouragement: