In Cleveland, Spring is trying to push through the frost-rimed doors. Yesterday, as I drove to my monthly book discussion group, signs of it was everywhere. Our book was "The Time Traveler's Wife"; a sad, strange & romantic book that led to a lively meeting. Along the road, dozens of robins pecked on the ground next to snow piles. Buds were peeking out from branches on weeping willows & certain types of maple trees. Another member said her yard had crocuses poking up through the snow. Turkey vultures, which return to Ohio each year on March 15th, were soaring through the sky, floating on the gusty winds that threatened to blow off my hat.
I've tolerated winter better than usual this year & for longer, most people were sick of it weeks ago. I was still finding beauty in the snow & ice, and still will when more falls, as I'm sure it will. Last year we had a snowstorm in April, so it's probably not over yet. But I am tired of putting on 3 layers of clothes just to step out the door, of the ice encrusted sidewalks, of seeing my breath in the car before it heats up. I want to see leaves & flowers that aren't in florists pots and feel gentle breezes, not freezing winds. There has been 5 months of cold weather, I am ready for Spring.
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Hey Jacky is it when you are driving you see outside the trees with their buds , the robins , the vulturs ? Take care of the road a little
I tease you .
In friendship
Michel
Oh I wish Spring were on it's way here!
I have heard many good things about that book!
I'm still waiting for you to build a snowman and take a picture.
It is 82 degrees here today, much more comfortable than yesterday's 88. I'm afraid another drought summer is in store.
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