Cross Purposes

About this time of year, Gerry and I are really at odds in our desires, as far as weather goes.  I am very much ready for spring to arrive, ready, anxious, waiting.  It's been a long, long winter with way too much snow.  I've had enough!! Spring is due.  

Gerry, on the other hand, has now completely internalized a 'skier identity',  having taken on the moniker of Geezer Skier.  He writes skiing commentary daily in his blog.  His vision of himself is as avid skier.  He will grieve when his skiing days are over for the year, which probably won't been too many days away.  He says skiing will go on until the end of the month.  I'll be amazed if that turns out to be true.  But as long as the slopes are open, he will be there.

I took a picture that I think illustrates the 'cross purposes' of our spring wishes.   It is still snowing a little at night, so all signs of snow have not yet departed.  And there are still big piles around, especially in parking lots.  But there are also some signs of spring on the horizon.

Both new life and and snow live side by side in this particular photograph.  Happily, it almost looks as if spring is winning!