Spring, I can't wait for you!

Here is a snippet of today's weather forecast in Chicago: "Bitterly cold. Variable cloudiness and windy. Dangerous wind chills as low as -40F. High around -10F." Weather like this makes you dream about spring's arrival, for sure.

Above photo of cherry blossoms, such a cherished symbol that spring is finally here, taken during my unforgettable visit in April 2010 at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which hosts a cherry blossom festival every year.