Joy

Celebrating May, a great month to be outside.

Trillium in the woods

May Joy

The smell of lilacs permeates the air.

The chickadees cardinals and orioles sing at their hopeful best

My beautiful niece is married

A swallowtail butterfly lays eggs on the blooming golden Alexander.

Golden Alexander is a swallowtail host plant

Every tree shows its own personality,

The first hummingbirds in my yard,

The freedom of biking to events and just for fun.

A season of hope,

Columbine and wild geranium bloom,

The violets are radiant!

Hummingbirds follow the blooming Columbine.

Discussions about what to do with dandelions. And even the first dandelions bring joy!

Be mindful, pay attention, get outside and see our beautiful world!

“Dandelions are one of the earliest flowering plants in spring, dandelions provide food for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, rabbits, birds and deer, just to name a few. The dandelion also helps below the surface by feeding the soil with its deep root structure.” unknown source

Marvelous May

Marvelous May

Cheers for May! May is the queen of months. We celebrate mothers, observe baby wildlife, outdoor time and new beginnings.

I challenge you to spend a minimum of 10 minutes outside everyday during May. Take deep breaths and look for amazing changes in nature. Watch the trees change, listen and watch for birds, and look for new butterflies. Sit in the sun, go for a walk, turn off your phone and listen for the sounds of May. Appreciate the intense beauty of our Earth. Search for peace, smile and enjoy.

Don’t miss a minute of May flowers

Write a poem:

Cheers for new May life

Watch for blooms and butterflies

A black cloud rumbles

Actions for Happiness Calendar for May

Make your May Meaningful