rites of spring

These were taken at Brooklyn Botanic Garden when the cherry blossoms were in bloom.
It was really nice to see people hanging out at the park and making a day out of it.
Simple pleasures.
These days, a day at the park has become something that people always said they should do but never got round to doing.
I suspect it's because we are afraid...
Of intangible benefits...
Of coming home without a shopping bag.