Well, Friday was the first day I'd had off in many weeks, so I decided to head down to The Mall with my bike. It was such a gorgeous day. What I'd forgotten (don't ask me how) was that it was not only Cherry Blossom time, but Cherry Blossom FESTIVAL time here in DC, which means The Mall was a mob scene. Still beautiful to be sure.
This is my third spring in DC, and I am always awed that the festival planners--who begin planning the festival a year in advance--always manage to get it just right, holding the festival in just those two weeks when the blossoms are at their peak. I took a few pictures (really, you can't help it), because I knew it would only be a few more days until the blossoms were gone. Sure enough, today it will be nearly 90 degrees and the blossoms are "melting" off the trees.
Of course this time of year always inspires a flower-maker like myself. So I'm including a couple of pictures of "blossom" hats I finished today. Enjoy the spring!
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