Saluting Spring Greens

This photo was taken in a local forest preserve near me that holds a treasure chest of unusual ducks, birds and critters such as deer, foxes, coyotes, and bobcat and an abundance of wild berries whose vines wrap around your feet as you try to walk through its wilder areas. I chose to take this photo because of the variety of greens and the water which will soon succomb to pond scum that will hold sway until late fall.

Before summer pushes to center stage, I wanted to speak of spring greens. Springtime is the only season of the year when nature provides us with a full palete of green unlike any time of year.  Maybe it is because winter has dulled my senses, but each spring I am stunned and rejuvenated by the array of green color that blankets the landscape.  Picking a favorite season of the year is like picking your favorite child.  I just can't do it.  Each child has their own qualities that quicken and squeeze my heart and together they give meaning to belonging and family.  I am convinced that each child contibutes special qualities adding to the fullness of my life, as does each season.