Mistral Maracas

Just a bit of Sunday-styles but when I was out walking the pupper this morning, I was fascinated by the sound emanating from the jacaranda tree on the corner. You see, I spoke with a touch too much of hope as a mighty Mistral wind has kicked up, plunging the temperatures and shaking our bones. Not to mention the seed pods of the afore-mentioned tree. 

While I love my camera, the sound quality of the video is atrocious. Can you hear the metallic click of the jacaranda maracas under the Mistral’s howl? 
Yesterday evening, it was predicted that the wind would reach points of 120 km/hour (yes, 75 mph) so today is perfect for bundling up, making tea then settling in to read while the listening to the shutters shake in their bolts…
Bon Dimanche…

Hush

As quiet as a whisper or the rustling leaves on an olive tree, Spring might just be bustling into being sooner than I thought. Was I dreaming? Wrapping my jacket about my waist, breathing in the sun. It was only for a few hours and yet something under has begun. 
I hush to listen, straining to hear.
Sending a cloud bouquet in hope for a wonderful weekend ahead…

…and in tribute to former Mayor Ed Koch, who was the essence of New York.