Spring expansion

The layer of ice is quickly disappearing on the lakes.  During my walk by the lake this weekend, I was mesmerized by the smooth water reflections of the blue sky, clouds, and trees and the feeling of a vast expanse of space.  New dimensions to the world are reappearing just in time, for these mergansers here, for the loons I heard calling on my walk this evening, and for all northwoods creatures great and small who are ready to unfurl themselves after this long winter!