3/21
Cherry Blossom
The sun beams over head as the green of the earth begins to grow once again. Squirrels crawl out of their nests after the ice of winter has thawed. The chirps of birds sound like a love song toward the coming of spring that is well underway. The awakening is upon us. – Awakening by Tyler Sullivan
This week was what I can say an exemplar week for the coming of spring, and very typical of march. More rain than usually, followed by warmer temperatures between high forties and low 60s. The wildlife reflects this as now I can never not hear a bird singing or chirping. My dog is always barking at the squirrels that he sees through the windows, and I have spotted the beautiful cherry blossom being the first tree to bud. The change of a new season is upon us and we are saying goodbye to snow and freezing conditions. The always grey sky is now turning back to its warm blue and letting the rays wake up the life. While all of these things are good, the park down the street that I went to for my observations is shut down, cautioned off for protection of children for the virus. I am afraid that soon I wont be able to go anywhere, something that would shut my eyes on the changing into my second favorite season.
Notes for 3/21
3/29
Colorado Spruce 
Rhododendron and Holly
Dark, Drab, and Dreary. The cold wet atmosphere of the day drags us all down. The signs of new and returning life begin to flood in just as the spring rain. March is almost over, and April showers will bring flowers. Yet we will not know when we can go outside and enjoy it with the animals. The buds of the trees wait to burst as do our minds from insanity. – Isolation by Tyler Sullivan
Sunday brought nothing but darkness and rain until the very end. Being in the mid 30s, the day consisted of grey skies and sleeting conditions. The governor of New Jersey has now made it effective for all residents in the state to only leave the house for essential items, like food and medicine. The complications that COVID-19 have caused a complete change in my life, and now I am left wondering whats next. What I do know is next is spring, the trees are preparing to bud, all snow and ice is melting away, and the birds are once again singing. The wildlife I can see is only grass, a rhododendron, a holly tree, and a Colorado spruce tree. All being species that remain somewhat active throughout the winter season, it is unfortunate to say that I cant get out to see the actual changes that are happening, I hope that this changes as soon as possible so I can once again enjoy the outdoors.
Notes for 3/29
