Sweet Jasmine

The weather is still pleasant, even cool at times, here in Alabama; so pleasant, in fact, we've been eating family dinner and had dinner with a friend on the deck in recent weeks. Sitting at the table, a light breeze washes us in the scent of jasmine.

This is my favorite time of year. Skies are clear and blue, and something is in bloom all the time. Spring showers wash everything, making the world look fresh and green. In a couple of weeks, we'll have gardenias in bloom and some old-fashioned pink roses with the most heavenly scent.

Ahhh. Spring.