Aaron Reichow, “Trees in Bloom, East Hillside”

Though this past Winter wasn’t meteorologically devastating, it was personally; so I needed a keen reminder that “there is a time to every purpose,” as the homily goes. This Spring in my new home has been that sermon, as greige gives way to hues of lilac, cherry, and peach, and all becomes fructive, damp, and pliant again. We grow, we ready, we labor in hope of Summer rest, and a coming harvest.

In anticipation of these potentially misspent days in our near future, next week’s theme will be “idyll/idle.” Show us your personal conceptions of unsustainable happiness. Send unwatermarked, signature-less images by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m to tim @ perfectduluthday.com — 1000px at their largest dimension — along with title (if any), and URL of your website, Facebook page, Tumblr, or Flickr stream.

Melissa Boyle, untitled

Sheila Packa, “Trees in Bloom, East Hillside”

Tim White, untitled

MJ Springett, “Wood Orchid”

Michael McGraw, “Weed”

Michael McGraw, untitled

Michael McGraw, untitled

Jessica Eaton, untitled

Brandon Wagner , “Crab Apple Blossoms”

Sharla Gardner, “Louisa Weeping Crab Tree”

Aaron Reichow, “Spring Shoots”

Lori Melton c/o UMD, untitled

Mary Plaster, untitled

Tim White, untitled

Elden Lindamood, untitled

Elden Lindamood, untitled

Ed Newman, untitled

Ed Newman, untitled

Cheryl Reitan, “Haven”

Brian Barber, “Blue Flower”