Lightning & fireflies

And lavender’s first harvest. 

Redbud bursting soon

Lit by pink sunset

Framed by oak branches

Though most of the east coast has been hammered with snow, here in Lancaster County we are for the first time this winter, on March 5, getting an actual snowstorm of more than an inch or two. And I am getting an actual snow day, which means that I can work from home and enjoy the peacefulness of snow falling. I love the patterns of branches against a white backdrop. 

And our majestic tree lightly frosted. 

The backyard has some surprising touches of color. 

And the snow continues to fall. . . 

Summer was kinder than usual,
only a handful of days topping 90
and windows open to a breeze most nights.
After her noncommittal showing, now she wants to linger, 80 degrees and sunny skies, with October just around the corner. But I’m gathering the last of the lavender under the changing dogwoods and know that she won’t be lingering long.