It's hard to believe that the mountains were covered in snow three to four weeks ago.
Life has changed drastically since then. Blooms are filling the trees and birds like this House Finch are singing exuberantly every morning.
We have moved into a new home with unfamiliar plants and trees. This week these beautiful buds appeared on some of our trees.
We have learned that they are Plum Trees. Certainly, they aren't native to the mts but we shall enjoy watching them. We may even get lucky and get some fruit.
Their early blooms have given me a chance to practice Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging. I certainly don't have any training but I do appreciate fresh flowers adding color and life to our home. Using fresh flowers which last a short time is a reminder of mono no aware which recognizes the temporary existence of life here on earth.
Appreciating each new day and all it brings is a good reminder for us all.
