Signs of spring

Ahhh... it's after 9:00 p.m. and I finally have a moment to breathe and write. My sidekick tonight is Chateau Fontaine's Gewurztraminer, a lovely yummy white wine. The girls are in bed and I reflect on today's many signs of spring, a favorite season second only to autumn's brilliant colors.

Daisy perennials are showing signs of a dazzlin' white summer display and momma cardinal, dove and robin are roosting on their eggs in cozy nesting spots around my home.

Everywhere I turn, stunning tree blossoms are blooming beautifully. A weekend in Traverse City and on Old Mission Peninsula during cherry "Blossom Days" May 17 - 18 is an exciting upcoming diversion. Lorri and I are signing books at Brys Estate on Eileen and Walt's gorgeous, renovated farm,

now bearing acres of vines. I plan to stock up on Brys wines and a favorite summer wine from nearby Left Foot Charley, Pinot Blanc. What better way to spend a few moments of spring? ~ Sharon

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