Yesterday morning there was snow on the ground. Everyone is trying to walk around in light sweaters, but the weather really calls for a full-on winter coat. Today is another cold, dreary day. Despite that, I’m having a good day, talking to good people, and just generally getting stuff done (but not grading, anything but grading!).

This weekend was nice, though. The birds were feeling good and ate all of the birdseed in the feeder. Plus, I got a few shots of spring in my neighborhood.

Here is a sampling:

plum blossoms in my yard

more pretty plum blossoms in my yard

I think this is some sort of magnolia tree.

a sure sign of spring: grape hyacinth

This lovely tree has both pink and white blossoms!

another neighborhood tree in full bloom

Crown imperials always remind me of home.

Plus, they look like something from a Dr. Seuss book.

…and these guys, which are, evidently, “Lucile’s Glory-of-the-snow.” Lovely.