With warmer weather, I’m starting to see the signs of
spring. Tulips are poking the tips
of their leaves
out of the ground.
One of the best things about flowers is that different varieties bloom
at different
times. All through
the spring and summer some blooms appear as others fade and disappear.
Another sign of spring is the presence of small
squirrels. The young ones that
survive learn to run all
the way across the street as fast as they can. For the ones who stop in the middle and
then dash back to
where they started, the survival rate is much lower.
Every charity I ever donated to hit me up for money in
January or February. The calls are
thinning out.
They usually wait a
few months and then call me again, hoping I won’t remember I already gave.
Some charities have names so similar
other charities that it’s hard to tell them apart. Often they combine
“Children” and “Cancer” along with a few other words.
My bank used to send me credit cards every quarter. I admit
it had me fooled for some time. I finally
noticed I had too many cards from the same issuer. Now I cut up any I have not requested. Snick!
Lawn care company signs pop up with the earliest
flowers. There will not be any at all and then, bam!
They’re more common than dandelions. The two could be related for all I know. They probably even
taste alike,
although I cannot verify that personally.
Movie ads that claim, “best movie of the year,” do not
appear to be quite as ridiculous as movies that
premiered in January. The sequels and prequels of average
movies to below average haven’t put in
their appearance yet. I’m sure they’re
on the way. If you’ve already
messed up an idea, why not try for
a new disaster? ‑ Especially if there is an
older treatment that actually worked. Who watches black and
white movies anyway?
Maybe it’s time to move the snow shovel from next to the
front door to the garage. Nah.
That might be
tempting fate.
Have you seen any signs where you live?
PS: I wrote this last night after a day when the temperature
had been in the mid 70s.
When I awoke this morning it was snowing.
I live near D.C., Warren. Last Saturday, we had temperatures in the 70's. On Monday, eleven inches of snow dumped on us. This Saturday, temperatures are to be near 70 again. On Tuesday, we may have snow. Meanwhile, the Cherry Blossom Festival has started. There are no cherry blossoms. Buds only. I suspect the event will conclude before the cherry blossoms make a show this year. Spring is a long-time coming.
ReplyDeleteEB,
ReplyDeleteWe've had enough winter this year.
Warren, the only signs of spring I've been seeing and hearing - in addition to the fluctuating weather - are birds singing and more active squirrels. Also, the raccoons, possoms and probably skunks have become more active with more dead carcasses on the road. Once I rake away the winter debris, I might actually see daffodil and crocus sprouts. I's been a long, long winter, hasn't it?
ReplyDeleteI think the first sign of spring is noise. When warmer weather arrives as it did last Saturday, people open their car windows and crank up the music. I also had my car windows open to enjoy the warm air and heard their music as well as felt its thumping vibrations throughout my body. Despite the increased noise level, I'll be glad to see the end of this winter.
ReplyDeleteMy earliest crocuses, the ones out by the mailbox in a sunny spot, are out! Mind you, we still have patches of snow. And it's been such a cold, snowy winter I have a feeling the deer have eaten all the azalea buds. But spring is coming.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a long winter. I was very happy to see some tulips peek out of the ground by my front steps, but I am not optimistic about what will happen to them when we get our snow that is predicted for next Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteThe naked ladies are poking through the ground just barely, and that's usually the first signs of spring here--in spite of the snows that keep coming.
ReplyDeleteWinter is going to keep hitting us with some final lashes of its tail as it retreats, but it's on the way out, I do believe. And oh, good riddance!
Here is Jersey it was in the mid 60s today, but we will have snow again on Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteMy snowbells are blooming and crocus and daffodils are peeking through the ground. People were out walking and bicycling today and it was great to see them. Definitely signs of spring. Hubby and I went to the dock for lunch.