March 24

It was an absolutely lovely day, with high temps in the 70s, blue skies, and a light breeze that kept the air from feeling stuffy.

Since Isaac had a game this afternoon (which the Dons won 14-1 over American), I decided to get some steps in via a quick stroll around the neighborhood when I got home from the Mother Ship.

As I passed by my across-the-street neighbors' driveway, I stopped to look at this tiny bit of new growth on the branches of a heavily trimmed tree. It served as an important reminder: sometimes, when it seems like challenges and hard times hit over and over again with no relief, we feel like this well-pruned tree. But even well-pruned trees will show signs of life when the circumstances are right.

So if you're feeling overly pruned and challenged of late, take heart, because eventually --when the time is just so-- you'll be fully alive once again.