February 7 – 53 F – crocuses are up. Rode my bike in short sleeves and shorts today. A little underdressed compared to the others, but I was comfy, so who cares.

While dumping my soda cans from the car into the recycle bin in the side yard, I observed the flowers sprouting, as many others have. The bee in the first shot was a surprise, being so early in the year. I guess the flowers and the critters are very confused…