Full swing spring

I sauntered into the yard yesterday and stopped in my tracks, amazed by what I saw.  Here in Oklahoma we've been wishing for rain and worrying about wildfires, and yet, all of nature has found a way to break into bloom and blossom.  Incredible!  This always reminds me of how resilient nature is and that human beings are a part of it all.  This little stretch in April brings back memories of some dark days from Waco to OKC to Columbine to the Gulf Coast, and even Tienanmen Square in China.  Each event represents a challenge we've faced and faced down to survive and thrive once again.  Now, I'm all for the media and all its coverage and opinions and slants and spins and flapping of the jaws, although I sometimes question the lopsided negativity concerning, well, just about everything.  No matter how positive the news might be, many seem to follow up with "BUT just around the corner things could get worse."  Oh how lovely the prospect of taking a few moments to revel in the good news.  Heavens, that might lead people to be optimistic, to plan vacations, to relax and enjoy, to believe the future still holds promise and possibility.  Oh my, that might also impact the economy, encourage large companies to start hiring again and people in general to invest and spend and generate demand and then more jobs and...oh my goodness...sounds like a snowball effect of GOOD.  Yes, yes, I know it's more complicated than that, but all rolling snowballs and full blooms start small.  How did snow sneak into this blog about spring?  Ah yes, the analogy.  I'll just end with one of my favorite quotes:  "O Wind, if Winter come, can Spring be far behind?"  Shelley knew that the seasons validate optimism every year.  Humanity has been learning from nature since time began.  Why not take a hint and follow the path of the snowball or the spring bud?  Roll and grow large or burst into a blossom of positives, savor it for even a short time and see what happens.  I already know!