The end of February brings a convergence of states of mind, states of weather and States.

Here in Oregon, we see our beautiful snowy mountains in the distance.

And early spring here in the valley.

Some of my other States are having unusual wintery weather.  Here is a shot taken yesterday in the small town in Oklahoma where I was born almost exactly 72 years ago.  The legend is that it was a very wintery day as well.  Also part of the legend is that all my extended family managed to get to the hospital to welcome their new-born babe.  It’s what families do.

And yesterday from my college campus in Texas, this iconic shot was posted.

Another iconic picture was posted by an old high school friend of his ranch this week, obviously, also in Texas.

In yet another state, in a warmer clime on a rock out in the middle of the Pacific, my birthday girl will be celebrating her natal anniversary this very day.  She is always a warm ray of sunshine.