Almost there

In just a few days, the buds on this little White Star Magnolia tree will be blooming with beautiful flowers -- spring is clearly almost here!

From Early early spring 2011 (Wyomissing creek)

And some of this tree's neighbors (in Wyomissing Creek park here in Reading) are already blooming! Minna and I saw the first crocuses and daffodils (and others) on a little walk this afternoon. Here are some of them:

From Early early spring 2011 (Wyomissing creek)

From Early early spring 2011 (Wyomissing creek)

A nice treat to be able to enjoy the first fruits of Spring as Purim approaches!