pussywillow

tonight, i went for a run while i was cooking the rice for supper. it’s the first run i’ve been able to go on for awhile since the weather’s been wet and cold. i thought it felt “warm” (39), so i went without a hat or scarf, but the air was kind of cold on the back of my throat and in my lungs, so i was trying to inhale through my nose which slows me down just a little bit. as i neared the end of my block, i happened to turn my head and look into the wilderness of trees and i noticed that the pussywillow buds were out and fuzzy! oh ye harbinger of spring, you fuzzy little paws, how lovely to see you! so…i ran only a mile, then stopped at home, checked on the rice and left the house with my camera and some small garden snips. i tried to get some good pictures, but i fear dusk had fallen too far already. i also clipped three small branches (probably illegal as mr. h-s pointed out) from inconspicuous spots and added them to the current “black and white” display in the bathroom.