april showers bring may flowers

April is a busy time.  The movement can be felt everywhere.  That is what spring is: movement.  You can see the trees beginning to bud.  Flowers start to open.  More folks are out walking, biking and jogging.  Everyone and everything is waking up from a nice winter's nap.

The Lunchbox Buddies are excited to shake off the slothfulness of winter and participate in the many city-wide community events that Nashville is offering during this month of seasonal transition.  A neighborhood-specific community event that has marked my last three Aprils is the kickoff of our Funny Hill garden.

We've worked to turn the soil and repair some of the bed structures.  Naturally things decay or get overrun when they are left to their own devices for seasons of rest.  But that is the cycle, to rest and then to work. I like that my body and spirit respond to the activity, to the work, with gratitude.

As we enter this busy season of activity, be constructive with your time .  Put energy into trying new things, getting outside to explore, to read new books and think new ideas.  Go ahead and savor the movement and anticipate the enjoyment you will have in reaping your figurative or literal harvest.