Last Friday, the weather was absolutely gorgeous, and since I had to take a furlough day, I decided to make the most of it and get out of the house and get some fresh air (and some much needed exercise)!

Friday, March 1, the first day it felt like Spring here in the Desert Southwest

The trail where I walk is next to a wash, which is a type of flood channel here in the desert.  You can see the scrubby brush and tumbleweeds in the background.  The wash is a very dangerous place when it rains, but afterwards everything is green and beautiful and teeming with life!

Naked boughs, with view of the wash in the background

It’s so exciting to see the trees burst into bloom! I hope I never lose that feeling of wonder every Spring!

Ornamental Plum trees in bloom

Budding leaves!