“It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want — oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! ~Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer
Indeed!
Winter still has a tenacious, though waning, grasp in our neck of the woods. We may get to a balmy forty degrees today. Nearly out of March our area has been colder than normal. At least we have had sunshine these past couple of days; I am not complaining …much. I’m just mighty tired of mittens, scarves, and all the extra layers in general. Forecasters say we should see a warming trend, starting tomorrow. To that I say….Come on spring…get here already! I’m restless and impatient for your arrival. I’m ready for long walks and cycle rides and pots full of geraniums….I’m ready for green everywhere and explosions of color. And, dare I admit, I am ready to throw windows and closets open for spring cleaning; out with stuffy and in with fresh.
Yesterday as I walked The Poodle in the cold breeze of a sunny afternoon after a Palm Sunday late brunch with family, I frowned at stubborn piles of snow in places from our snow storm a week ago. Yet I am warmed by the thought that spring is nigh! Forsythia around the neighborhood are just starting to bloom, their vibrant yellow flowers a stark contrast to the snow beneath them. Yearning for spring, images of poppies and pansies, hydrangea and hollyhock filled my head, to say nothing of ocean breezes and warm sand. I’m green with envy of those folks already posting their spring-break photos from beaches near and far.
Feeling like a caged lion, I’ve got a spring fever itch to get out of Dodge in search of warmer climes. Alas, circumstances won’t allow for a beach get-away for a while. I’m cool with that. My “this too shall pass” mantra keeps me fairly grounded these days. It’s paramount in keeping the purple minion locked away.
I’m more than eager for the new beginnings spring brings. As I “roll with it” I continue to count my blessings still with the aim of using less expletives each day.
Yes…as always, I am a work in progress and proud if it.
While I love the balmy weather of spring as much the next person, what I wouldn’t give for a fraction of the Nor’-Easters you guys have received. Everything here is bone dry and various shades of brown and tan. 😕 I fear summer is gonna be a relentless…well you know.
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You know I’ll be complaining about the heat and humidity by June! I’ve experienced those various shades of brown when I lived in Colorado another lifetime ago….and in Southern California as well. I do understand. And, if my sis had her way we’d have a few more Nor’Easters this way. She loves, LOVES snow. i do too…just not bone-chilling cold. Here’s hoping for a sweet spring and a cooler summer. Sleep well. zzz
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😊 Apparently Mother Nature now thinks Denver snow really is another 4-letter word: wind.
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The Poodle also agrees; wind is wicked indeed.
On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 4:47 PM, Ten Degrees of Bliss: smile more, compla
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That bright yellow photo is lifting my spirits. Gracias!
Neil S.
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And you lift mind with your kind words. 🙏
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that is ….mine.
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