I went to the front doorstep to take a picture of the view on this miserable day then I turned around and looked up and there was this sweet little pansy smiling down at me from the hanging basket.
@beryl There are definitely encouraging signs of new life everywhere but these little winter pansies in the hanging baskets have been flowering for weeks.
And Sue I do envy your view from the front door step even on a miserable day -- nothing to compare with this when even living on the edge of a little town I guess I am still a country girl at heart ( and always will be ! )