Spring –
The white wildflowers with this calf are called spectacle pods. They get their name from their little green seed pods that look like old-fashioned eyeglasses. Spectacle pods never fail to bloom each year – even in drought. Sometimes they are so thick it feels like walking through snow in a cloud of perfume. Which is kind of a fun thing to do, of course.
You can also see a little hint of Indian blankets. These red and yellow blooms take off right after the bluebonnets are done. All the wildflower colors make a patchwork quilt along lonely Texas roads.
Calves are born this time of year in green pastures with still waters. But they are dumb as rocks and rush around staring at you, and then running off full blast for momma. Cows eat their first green food in five months, usually munching the flowers and weeds before the fresh grass. In a drought, spring can be brown and depressing, a constant reminder of how poor the cows and crops will be for the year. However, when fall and spring rains hit on time, spring is a continually unfolding blessing. Wonder is around every corner.
