Spring in the Air

My normal travels during April would have taken me to seek out the bountiful spring blossoms across the state and country. But this is not a normal year. Most of my planned travels have taken a backseat to the ongoing pandemic. I just hope the beautiful blooms continue to happen, providing sustenance for the tiny pollinators that are responsible for this kaleidoscopic shows of color.

As for now, if the long road ahead seems daunting, pause to think how far we have come, and how much impact we have already had in containing this pandemic.

Southern California

Wildflowers of California

After the winter rains, the spring blossoms arrive like clockwork, covering the vast California plains with a colorful tapestry of yellows, oranges, blues, and whites. Against the backdrop of the rolling green hills, this nature's kaleidoscope of colors is a sight to behold.

Over time, such tracts of unprotected plains are few and far in-between, and these delicate plants are fickle-minded, requiring just the right amount of rain and sun at the right time. And I am hoping that this is one such year where nature puts on a unrivaled spectacle.

Central California