March Days

 It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot

and the wind blows cold:

when it's summer in the light,  and winter in the shade.

Charles Dickens

It feels so good to be outside this time of year, even if there is still a nip in the air. The fields are showing a hint of green now, and flocks of robins are bobbing around the yard. This afternoon I took a little drive, down the road and up over the next ridge, and stopped to sketch awhile.

Full page, 9" x 11"

 I like how this farm is nestled down among the hills ...

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As I was coming in the driveway, on my way home, I noticed the daffodils are starting to poke up through the dried brown grass and leaves. My son, Matt, and I planted them the first fall that we were living here, so I always think of him when I see those cheery yellow blossoms scattered throughout the woods.

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They'll be blooming soon!