Sunshine in a Flower

...I was out in the back garden this morning to survey any damage after a weekend of gusty winds and torrential rains, and discovered these colorful little tulips nestled alongside some tiny jonquils. Even on the darkest day, or in the midst of the foulest weather, beauty still somehow shines through...

Babies...

...yesterday's weather was wild and chaotic with snow and ice and wind and rain.  I loved it.  I saw these tiny little icicles beginning to sprout along the eaves as I watched one of several storms rage across the valley below the house. Couldn't resist a close-up...

A Little Patch of Green...

...the first little glimmer of sunshine after many days of fog and rain.  In fact, I didn't post a photo last week because, frankly, there wasn't anything to see.  This morning, though cold, at least opened up the vista a bit so I could see the mountains...and a brilliant slice of promise, shining on the valley floor.