Above Freezing

Today is March first, and it has been above freezing all day. The forecast projects above freezing temperatures for the rest of the week. It has been a long long time since we've seen that kind of warmth. At least above freezing provides some relief.

I am especially anxious to get the annoying icicles off of the gutters. Unfortunately, they are beyond reach. There are the shrubs between you and the house, and three feet of snow around the shrubs. No rake or shovel comes anywhere near reaching those icicles! Hopefully warmer temps in the next few days will take care of that problem.

I am ready for spring. I am even beginning to think of the things that lie beneath that three feet of snow. Things like bulbs and budding trees and green grass, eventually.

Winter is largely white and gray with skies of blue.

Spring is yellow and green and every hue.

Winter is cold and snowy and too long, I think.

Spring is quick and warm and sometimes pink.

Winter is icy chill, hanging around.

I am very ready to see the ground!