At the Top

Selma has enjoyed blue skies, flowering Japanese Magnolia

 and spring temperatures this past week, and here is a peek

 at the top of Sturdivant Hall. What a magnificent view 

that must be looking down! The antebellum Greek Revival house

 museum is located in Old Town Selma. 

Linking to Skywatch Friday

Blooming Early

Early blooming Japanese Magnolia coaxed this blog out of hibernation

 into what appears to be a very early spring! 

This photo was taken in mid-January!

 Since starting Selma, Ala., Photo almost 10 years ago,

 I have posted the first blooms of what we call "tulip trees."

 The previous early date was Feb. 7, 2012, and here is a photo

 of the blooms at the same house on Feb. 22, 2008.

 In 2010, they did not appear until March!