Country roads wind amidst February meadows,
yellow mustard blossoms carpet the green,
rolling hills as far as the eye can see,
with vineyards and farmhouses dotting the scene.
Such is the magic of the Sonoma county as it turns a new leaf in spring.
Reading the tragic news about the wildfire ravaging through Napa and Sonoma valleys, leading to unprejudiced destruction of forests and communities alike harkened me back to a time when I was driving through this beautiful countryside after it had put on its spring coat. I can't imagine what it would be like to live through such a calamitous event that affected the lives of many.
I hope that this pastoral landscape and the thriving community that got affected recover quickly. You can do your part by donating to those affected by the fire https://www.gofundme.com/napa-sonoma-fires or http://www.sonomacf.org/sonoma-county-resilience-fund/
Petulama
CA USA