The bluebonnets have come early this year

Even though I still have to drive a good 40 minutes to work every day, I will say that the recent appearance of the millions of bluebonnets that are flourishing alongside the highways have made the drive much more enjoyable. These beautiful, royal blue flowers are only in bloom for about a month out of the entire year, but during this time it is hard to find a patch of grass by the highway or any open field that is not completely covered with them. It is not uncommon to see people stopped on the side of the road taking pictures of themselves or their kids or their pets posing among the brightly colored blossoms. I admit I have done the same, like any homegrown Texan, and have taken trips out into the Texas countryside for the sole purpose of taking pictures in the bluebonnets. Evidence of this seen in the photo below.

There is probably no moment on the road I enjoy more than taking I-35 south from Fort Worth to Waco on a sunny spring day. There is a particular field on the west side of I-35 about 20 miles north of Hillsboro that is one of the most beautiful spots in Texas this time of year. When the bluebonnets are in bloom, this plain, unkept field is transformed into a sea of rich royal blue blossoms with patches of bright red indian paintbrushes scattered throughout. It is a glorious sight. And I know it may sound corny, but honestly, even the thought of it makes me smile.