Spring -- Finally

It always seems like an eternity, waiting for Spring. And then, in the blink of an eye, it happens. Spring arrives, at least meteorologically, and the long winter is finally over, even though its annoying remnants may still linger on for a few more weeks. Just minutes ago I heard that the NWS is calling for a winter storm watch tonight with three to four inches of snow possible. But I take heart, the end surely must be near.

This Spring brings the convergence of several events, some more universal and some more personal. Tomorrow, Friday, is also Good Friday. And, it is a full moon. Sunday is Easter Sunday Did you ever wonder how they determine the date for Easter? Well, if you did, it is the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring equinox. Therefore, the timing of events makes this Easter a bit unique in that it is the earliest date that it can possibly be.

The first day of Spring is also my son’s wedding anniversary. And, that is not exactly a coincidence. When the opportunity to get married on the first day of Spring presented itself a few years ago, he and his bride to be jumped at the chance. That is a sentiment with which I totally concur. He must have had some good raising somewhere.

It has also been a while since I have posted anything on this blog. Interestingly, it has been a slow time for bloggers in general, or at least for the ones that I follow. A couple of them have been VERY slow and another has just posted a bunch of drivel. Of course, I fully realize that the same could be said for me, but at least I recognize the utter insignificance of what I am about here. One of the blogs I follow, and one that can be accessed from this site, just recently posted a beautiful and touching piece. So, perhaps things are looking up.

Lastly, I should give you an update on the critters I have been feeding. And, I am happy to report that both Sundown (the cat) and Porky (the opossum) are alive and well, fat and happy and eating heartily and regularly. Despite some extended absences, both made it through the winter just fine. Sundown (pictured here) continues to come around early in the evening, eat a bit, and then move on. Porky comes later and cleans up EVERYTHING that is left over, which is usually quite a lot. If I put an apple core out early enough, the squirrels will occasionally get it. But if it is after dusk, it is all Porky’s. I have not seen the raccoon, so I do not know if he is still around or not. His eating habits are the latest of the three, and I am usually in dreamland before he comes to feed.

Now, let’s try just to enjoy this season, with cool, clear days before the onset of Summer