Ahhh spring. The day dawned partly cloudy, but warm. The light played off of the trees and buildings as we rode slowly down the street taking in all of the activity. But the trees, the trees. Explosions of color accompanied perfumed air as we rode past the fruit trees bursting with blossoms. We heard buzzing most of the time and watched our native pollinators go at it with legs heavy and yellow with pollen.

If you are like us, stuck in an office all day with the computer to keep you company, I highly recommend that you get OUT of the office and take a long walk or bike ride. Leave the car at home. You’ll pass the blossoms too quickly and air from your vents won’t do the sweet scents justice. You’ll also miss the experience of getting close, letting the color fill your eyes, and you won’t be able to circumnavigate the tree, watching the streets and buildings around it with dynamic perspective.

Besides, you just might pass a friend on the sidewalk.