Tulip Poplar in Bloom

Yes it is technically winter but our plants and animals are confused. My black dog is shedding her winter coat. Even the tulip poplars are in full bloom. I never know what to wear from one day to the next some days it is rather cold and windy and others like today are warm enough for some people to wear shorts. I am not one of those people but I did pull out a t-shirt this morning. I was sitting outside on the back steps and watching the dogs- amazed at the beauty of this tree and the lovely smell of fresh laundry, the step still cold on my toes and the sun shining brightly as it starts setting. I ran in to get the camera so I could share the pictures but ah...the pictures are not near as lovely as the moment.