Hello , there , boys and girls ! We are enjoying an uncharacteristically warm spell . The daytime temperatures are into the 60's...the high 60's ! There is a giddy sense of release from the grips of winter , somewhat tempered by one of impending doom for the rightful return of chilly times . The weather this year has been odd and unpredictable , with much discussion of "El Nino"
cycles , etc .
All I know is that these warm days bolster my spirits .
The new sneakers , a less expensive version of those wear-these-and-tone-your-muscles shoes with the odd shaped soles , were donned and a real morning walk was taken ...deep breaths and all ! Somehow , the very air smells different in Spring...light , floral and...well...encouraging . The deep purple crocus are blooming against the eastern side of the cottage , with sprouts of their later sisters reaching for the sun .
The winter coats hang forlorn in the closets . People in light garb pass each other and actually smile ! The neat thing about these unseasonal warmups is that even when the cold weather
returns , we all know it's but for a short time . Groundhog not withstanding , the real warmth is just around the corner and I , for one , can't wait !
Hi sweet Katy! I have a few minutes before I try to get some sleep, it might be hard though as my mind seems to be racing. I laughed when you said: "The robins have been here since last month , flocking on barely green lawns , hoping for newly defrosted bugs "
ReplyDeleteaww such a cute thing to say.
Yes, I have been doing the major job of "spring cleaning" but I am forced to do it with a little more gusto than I wanted to as I am expecting visitors. Nothing like visitors to inspire you to clean the house. Although I am going through it the same way you described: 'distilling each task to minute detail'
I'm with you on how warm weather can inspire us, and it's amazing how different we feel. Yes, the air is sweeter, I notice it all the time. Ahhhh, sweet, sweet spring, I wish it would last forever, well at least until it's swimming weather ♥
p.s. your journal is so beautiful to read, just like a wonderful, warm spring day ♥♥♥
thank you for all the beautiful comments you have left me, they all left a smile on my face ♥