After a brutal winter, the trees are bursting through --  a reminder of the promise of new life. We spent a good part of the winter in Florida, which is a true blessing since I hate being cold. In spite of the reprieve from winter, I was homesick for the beautiful state of Pennsylvania. This is a view from my front door taken in early May. This is the view from my bedroom window - taken early in May (the same day) around six in the morning.