These winter/spring days test Mother Nature with back-and-forth weather. But in the Northern California valleys, blossoms burst forth nevertheless! Our home roses are prolific with blooms of red, pink, yellow, even orange and purple. The jasmine bushes have burst out everywhere, despite TV warnings of more rains to come. Just like writers and readers, who hopefully forge forth in imaginary worlds yet to be discovered. Enjoy your reading and writing, whether outdoors or in. Betsy