April 1, 2009
April Inspirations
Here in Charlotte, unpredictable March has gone out like a lion instead of lamb. But we are certainly very lucky not to have the disastrous flooding that has plagued some parts of the country. Instead, good steady rains have helped to alleviate the long drought, and have already brought out the lovely cherry, crabapple, and dogwood blossoms; their new, tender leaves hovering around dark tree bark like a pale green mist.It is now that April, dressed in Spring finery, leads the way through one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. The brilliance of the blue sky, the pungent aroma of flowers and of the dewy grass, the warmth of the yellow sun upon our skin–all do wonders for our starved senses and help to renew us in so many ways.Our religious holidays do these things, as well–Easter for me, in particular, brings back many memories from distant past.I remember my excitement in spying a bright pink, plastic egg against soft green grass, and the way the air smelled so fresh as I scooped it up to drop it into my basket. I remember my mother bent over her sewing machine, hard at work to make each of her four daughters a beautiful, special dress in lovely pastel fabrics to wear in time for Easter Sunday; then holding my father’s hand as we walked into church. Simple things, maybe, but all of these things and much more hold very special meaning for each of us.
I invite you to read and enjoy the wonderful work of several writers featured in this month’s Sketch Notes, the creative, seasonal page of my Website, The Book Mark. They, too, are bound to inspire!
http://www.leannmarshall.com/SketchNotes.html
