Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Is it me?

A few weeks ago I was struggling with cold weather and all the bare trees around me.  My workplace is huge; the size of a college campus with lots of trees, geese and grass.  A colleague of mine who retired last year said when he joined the ranks in the 70's it was not for academia or even a prestigious salary or title but purely to admire the foliage on the grounds.  He described a very different approach to healthcare back then and always used the setting where he worked to his advantage by taking patients on walks, having outdoor groups, etc.  A few weeks ago there wasn't a flower to be found and yet overnight our drab campus has sprung to life.  I don't remember the trees being this lush or perhaps everything just looks a little sweeter to me now.

6 comments:

dreamer said...

I got an error when I wrote...

As I watch our weeping fountain cherry come into blosson I find myself wondering why all of life can't be that beautiful and innocent.

D & S said...

Very jealous. It's still SNOWING here. Apparently it's suppose to heat up this weekend to melt everything. Enjoy the blossoming trees. I wish I could.

Danielle Moss said...

I couldn't see peanut anywhere on that site. Can you put a link up?

I'm going to FINALLY respond to your email. Sorry!

kitchu said...

Yeah... I'm betting on life being a lot sweeter right now :O) Just imagine sharing all this beauty with peanut.

Anonymous said...

It is truly gorgeous and I know the picture probably doesn't do it justice. Breath taking!

Jen from Utah

Maia said...

I'm having exactly the same experience - this spring just seems sweeter and more lush, and more fruitful than any other.
Enjoy!!