My Virginia

Virginia is most lovely in the Spring.  Some people love the fall color of the leaves, but nothing is sweeter than Virginia during the months of March through May. The weather is neither too hot, nor too cool. There are balmy breezes,  beautiful Magnolias in bloom,  the sound of the birds singing, and a rare, but promising glimpse of our beloved Cardinal.  Taking a stroll through a city park,  photographing the scenery along  a rural  roadside, or canvasing the local area for a nice picnic, all seem to be fun activities to do. Since I was born in the Spring, I feel a strong kinship with the Season.  Richmond is full of dogwood trees and cherry blossoms, much like our Nation's Capital. You can see a lot of animals come out to play during this time of year as well. This year, Easter fell in late April, and that is a wonderful thing, because it means it is warm enough for the men folk to bring out their Seersucker Suits for the Monument Ave Easter Parade.  Many peo