To be interested in the changing seasons is a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring. ~ George Santayana

I am trying not to fall prey to the seduction of spring, honest! Although the wet California winter still delights me, the rain is to be blamed for making everything so distractingly green and vibrant.

Is this Spring Fever, or a healthy interest? In anticipation of the changing seasons, I’ve been taking way too many pictures. Check out the buds on this groovy little tree (seen thriving in the desert city of Las Vegas):

This quote applies too much not to be included:

Spring can really hang you up the most. ~ Fran Landesman (lyrics)