Tulip Mania!

Here is a Link about how the Tulip "Mania" Festival in Albany Began.

https://friendsofalbanyhistory.wordpress.com/2018/01/09/albany-tulip-fest-history-101-how-did-it-start-and-when/

I traveled to this lovely Washington Square Park, and May Tradition with 3 great friends and two of our dogs. :) Hunter was a very happy pup and he didn't even try to pee on the tulips... well maybe once! 

I am unable to figure out how to post the Tulip Photos just yet from the actual festival spot. But Hunter and I took a very tranquil walk in the rain and we did spot some tulips amidst the mud. At Normanskill Community Garden: 

Hunter was one happy pup, walking in the misty rain and I needed the exercise for my brain and my body that day as well. I believe it was Wednesday Cinco De Mayo. Overall, there is something magical about the spring buddings not only in the ground but on the trees. The birds are chirping louder, it feels like a season of renewal, rebirth, a new energy from winter that is just absolutely mystical. I am beginning to as I age appreciate the rain. It creates beautiful masterpieces on our planet such as a Community Garden and Tulip Festival. 

        

Follow your Passions

 

        I began this blog back in 2016, due to a wonderful friend and confidant having his very own blog that captures all of his life experiences and travel adventures. 2016 was a tough year after I last wrote in this blog. There was a lot of loss and a lot of sadness. This above picture is a photo painted by Grandma Moses. She began her painting career at 78 and lived until she was 101. In just recently learning about this woman it reminded me that you can start over at any time. I've always wanted to be a writer, an artist and a singer. I have started sketching and painting more and am hopeful to join my church's choir once this pandemic is over. Overall, the last 4 years have been a battle for not only myself but many others. We have all come together in this pandemic and no person's journey is too unique. What I've learned the most is to follow your passions, because life is just  TOO DAMN short. Thanks for letting me share. Even if no one reads this it's very therapeutic for me to get these thoughts down on "internet paper".