They are harbingers of summer - dragonflies are being seen, especially near still water. Ron Bolander recently was visiting a friend who has a lily pond, a perfect place to see dragonflies. He photographed a Cardinal Meadowhawk Dragonfly.

What a gorgeous dragonfly! One more photo of this living jewel is appearing along with my column in today's Independent Coast Observer. Maybe this would be a good time to get your own subscription, print and/or on-line. http://www.mendonoma.com/

Here's a link to the Press Democrat article I wrote several years ago about dragonflies: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/lifestyle/7372464-181/sonoma-countys-amazing-dragonflies

Thanks to Ron for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

It was suppose to cool off today but so far it's still very warm. It's a beautiful, clear spring day.

Spring doesn't know...