April 5, 2021. Madison, Mississippi. Spring Time.

There is nothing better than Spring Time in the DC area. First come the daffodils which seem to be everywhere. Next comes the forsythia and the Bradford pear blossoms. . Then the azaleas followed by the dogwoods and the Asian Magnolias. And finallt you see the cherry blossoms. My friend walks down Falls Bridge Road in Potomac but she must watch out for all the traffic because people have come to see the magnificent cherry blossoms on both sides of the road. We lived adjacent to Kenwood, a subdivision loaded with cherry trees. There is so much traffic coming to see the blossoms that they must post traffic police and keep the cars travelling in only one direction. From our 4th floor condo we overlooked the blossoms. It was quite a sight. And of course, the Jefferson monument tidal basin is ringed with the trees. That is a sight to behold. The trees were given to the US by the Japanese at the beginning of the 20th Century. During the 2nd World War, some folks in the government wanted to cut down the trees because we were at war with Japan. Wiser heads prevailed so now everyone gets to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms. The Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year in the Spring. Ken and I always laughed because the festival was often not at the same time as the blossoms had come into bloom. But every year they are beautifu both in DC and Maryland. Spring in Mississippi is lovely but it pales when compared to the Washington area. I miss Spring Time in Washington even when I am enjoying the blossoms in Mississippi. Spring in the DC area is a marvel of nature.