Peak Spring in Santa Cruz

May is skipping along with youthful exuberance as it often does in Santa Cruz. People have put the winter and the pandemic behind them and are intent on making the most out of the season. The plants are also enjoying the warmth and longer days as shown by the proliferation of blooms

New Energy, Positive Thinking

Despite the doom and gloom of the daily news there are new blooms to remind us of the inherent goodness of life. The City Hall in Santa Cruz had a remarkable rose garden that is overflowing with beautiful flowers. Reflecting on the power of Spring can give us a sense of hope. Remember how the storms were raging the first quarter of the year? The mood downtown is remarkably different.