The striking beauty of early spring in California overwhelms the senses. The grasses are still mostly green, and flowers bloom all around on trees, shrubs, and smaller plants. This magical period is full of colors and scents, and lasts only a few weeks. Apple, peach, apricot, almond, cherry, and many other kinds of trees are in full bloom, often seem to be covered by chunks of snow.

It’s also tax season, which makes me spend more time indoors than I wish for. Time to dig up old receipts and wish I was more organized… yet again. I am indeed getting more organized each year, but it’s never good enough. I’ll do better next year, I promise.