Dear April,
March was a whirlwind (literally and figuratively) and now here we are. April One. Winter is gone. Spring is here for real.
April reminds me of Easter, even though this year,ย Easterย has already come and gone.ย Some of myย favorite flowers bloom in Aprilโtulips, daffodils, iris.
I love to walk through the aisles of Westwood Gardens and plan what I might plant when the last chance of frost has past. But it’s hard not to buy now.
My sister’s birthday is in April. And a week later, my cousin, Lesa’s. When we were kids that meantโbam-bamโtwo parties in a row.
April wakes me up. Sunshine feelsย lighter, the grassย a brighter shade ofย fresh.
I think of spring planting. In the Delta, the farmers are struggling to get seed in the ground. So much rain this year. April showers bring May flowers? If that holds true, May blooms will beย bountiful.
Really, if it can’t be fixed in April, it’s probably unfixable.
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
p.s. don’t fall for the old April Fool’s Day joke…
[tweetthis]Happy April! If it can’t be fixed in #April, it’s probably unfixable… #springforreal[/tweetthis]
Musical Pairing:
Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
Barbara Tate says
I love sugar-coated jelly beans, and I love April. Happy days!
Gwen Sellars says
I read your writings and it takes me there. Thank you Talya.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thank you, Gwen!
June Graham says
Starburst jelly beans are my fave!!! Love spring time!!!!
Talya Tate Boerner says
I’ve been eating way too many of these jelly beans:) Thanks!
Colene says
Bring it on! I’m ready! Pretty jelly beans!
Staci says
Happy birthday month to me! Lol. Love this time of year!
Talya Tate Boerner says
me too!
Dorothy Johnson says
I love April, too, and agree that March felt too soon for Easter. Starburst Jelly Beans were a brilliant idea.