Category Archives: Spring

Rising from the Dead in Spring

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Posted in photography, Spring, weather, Winter | Tagged Callistemon, Life, Lizards, plants, sago palms, Storms | 17 Comments

One Pink Wildflower

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Surrounded by jealous weeds, a pink wildflower danced in the warm sunlight for one glorious day before vanishing from sight. Unfortunately— in the darkness of the night, ‘something’ ate this flower and the buds below, leaving nothing behind but a … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, photography, Poetry, Spring | Tagged weeds, Wildflower | 12 Comments

Two Entangled Kites

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

An unsuspecting kite on wings of wind dancing in the bright sunlight. Focused on blue sky, it paid little attention to dark shadows nearby. Watch out—NO—too late! Zing! Bounce! Thwack! its freedom faded quickly hung on limbs of fate. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Nature, photography, Poetry, Spring | Tagged Cherry Trees, Children's stories, D.C., Kites, Washington | 29 Comments

Tired of Winter

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Roads quickly vanished and all cars went nowhere on this stormy day. Searching for solace underneath an umbrella, four chairs leaned forward trying to escape blowing snow and freezing ice— Tired of winter! We were scheduled to fly out of … Continue reading →