Photo of the Week: Fragrant Smell of Lilacs

Purple clusters of star-shaped flowers hand from green-leafed branches.

The scent of lilacs always reminds me of my childhood.

Mom had a large lilac bush in the front yard, near the corner of the house.

I loved smelling the deep purple blooms. Every May, Mom cut several lilac branches and put them in vases in the living room and kitchen.

One of my favorite childhood memories is how the whole house smelled of lilacs!

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Photo of the Week: Crocuses in Bloom on a Sunny Day

A clump of small cup-shaped purple flowers with orange centers stand out on the ground, spear-like green leaves surround the flowers.

While northern parts of Michigan were hit this weekend with a spring snow storm of six to 10 inches of snow, those of us in southeast Michigan had a weekend of spring rain showers, strong winds up to 60 miles per hour overnight, and bright blue skies, calm breezes, and sunshine this morning. Over the… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Crocuses in Bloom on a Sunny Day