I Owe a Real Post But I Saw These Violets and Dandilions

I went for a walk this morning - three miles in Rock Creek Park.  It was lovely -- the creek still and reflecting the sun, shadows and wildflowers.  But these, they weren't even in the park.  They were along the side of the road as I walked up the street, back to my house.  That's what spring does - leaves us treasures when we're not even looking, adding beauty to the plainest of journeys. Aren't we lucky?

OH - and I just entered this photo contest.  Just because I love violets.