Musical Mid-March Morning

From every direction, avian melodies, calls, and trills—in harmony, never dissonance—usher the sun as it rises. The air is heavenly birdsong this morning.

Is there a more cheerful way to start the week?

[Photographer unknown.]

Merry Monday

“Someone spiked my coffee with optimism this morning and I spat it right out.”
—Larry Carlat

This made me laugh, but I imagine some of you out there are facing your workweek with just this sentiment. Shoulder on, readers…

[Art by Eric Carle.]