My mother and I wandered the fields of rolling green in search of spring wildflowers in bloom. So as winter fades and spring brings with it new beginnings, I skip among the wildflowers, feeling free and lighter than air. 

In search of inspiration, my husband and I visited the Monet exhibit at the de Young Museum a few weekends ago. A bit worn out these days, looking at Monet’s paintings gave me a sense of peace and wonder as I contemplated his complexity of pastel colors and saw the world through his lens.