A Mattingly
Land of Plenty, 2016
Copyright 2016

   Spring is definitely in the air!  One can see it, hear it, and smell it.  As I drive the country roads this time of year, it's like all the new growth is out of control and we are all playing the catch-up game with tractors, mowers and weed eaters!  When progress is made, a spring rain comes and there's six inches of new growth by morning!  The livestock are living in a land of plenty as rainfall brings a carpet of lush new grass across the pastures.  
   Have you heard the birds singing and chirping as they scout around looking for home sweet home.  Saw a bird this week bring in grass and twigs for nest construction.  What a busy time of year for the animal kingdom!  For those of you once again suffering through the beauty of spring, I offer a sincere "Bless You" to follow your sneeze after deeply inhaling the aroma of spring.  May you too find joy in the beauty as you once again wipe away tears from itchy watery eyes.