Spring provides an opportunity to explore the beauty of the outdoors, such as this scene from Greenbrier State Park. Photo by Emmet Burke
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Spring provides hopeful pivot to beauty of outdoors written by MARY ANNE BURKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC. In her poem “April Is a Dog’s Dream,” Marilyn Singer writes,“April is a dog’s dream, the soft grass is growing, the sweet breeze is blowing … so no excuses now, we’re going to the park … and I will make you see what spring is all about.” As the gray of winter slowly passes, our thoughts turn to all things spring, with a pivot to color, sunshine, gardening, planning for summer events and outdoor concerts. As we move through the pandemic confinement, hope reigns for all that will brighten our days this season. There is no better time to celebrate the beauty of our own surroundings. “With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic changing the way we live, work and play, more and more Marylanders are finding affordable, socially-distant and family-friendly
recreation opportunities at our parks and public lands,” said Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford, as quoted on the Maryland Department of Natural Resources website, dnr. maryland.gov.“In rain, snow and sun, I’ve yet to find a view to match Maryland’s natural lands.”
Helen Boyle, the artist who created "Singing Colors," offers a wish for viewers: "May your days be filled with rainbows and song.” Reproduced with permission from the Boyle family.
