Tulips in January

Tulips in January (Originally uploaded by randubnick)

Yesterday at the grocery store, I saw big buckets of beautiful tulips on display, so I took some pictures with my phonecam. Is there anything quite as optimistic as tulips in January? I was very glad to see them. I love the beauty of the snow, but the nights are so long and the weather is so cold. But by January, the days are already getting longer, and spring is inevitable as long as the earth keeps turning. The tulips are a sign of hope, a sign that change is on its way, and that better weather lies ahead.