Heck, we never really had a winter--we went from Fall to Spring. It did more raining this winter than it did snow. So, let's quit with the formal announcement of Spring--it's already here. Not that I'm complaining or anything.
I've been going out to look at the garden the past few days. The snowdrops and crocus are all blooming--telling me that it is time. Every where I look, there are little green sprouts breaking the surface of the mulch telling me that nature is done sleeping.
The frogs are ready for Spring too. With 60 degree weather the past few days, I made note of 3 sets of eyeballs peering over the leafy debris on the water. Even they are tired of slumbering, I guess. And if the algae in the pond is any indicator, the sun has been shining a whole lot more, waking up not only the frogs, but Mr. Snuggles and his fellow fish friends as well. The pond is quickly coming to life!
You know what I miss most during winter? Color. Just color of any kind in our olive drab and muddy world. I miss flowers and the green of our lawn. I miss the pink of the hydrangeas and the yellow of the goldfinches who peep at me. My eyeballs are just bored with the colors of winter, they are ready for iridescent green frogs and planters of a mixed bouquet.
This year is different than most because I'm typically just tired of cold and snow and I'm ready for a change to nice weather. We've had nice weather, but I'm just ready for "life" again. It's good to see the awakening beginning.
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And the birds are pretty darn delighted about an early spring as well. WOW, are they vocal today.
Let Mother Nature slather on the paint, that your world might soon be colorful!
Seems like each season is just long enough to make us ready for the next one.I hope things burst in to color for you soon!
I feel like we went from summer to spring. I didn't really see a fall or a winter, and I'm not happy about that! I do like the pops of color that spring greens and the nice green grass again instead of the brown straw I'm currently showing off.
It's what I'm looking forward to when we move - color! I've never seen a place like this with so little green space and "color". Oh there are parks and such here in this city but they are "destination" locations - All the years I lived in NYC I never felt nature deprived - parks, greenary EVERYWHERE...I lived in the middle of Manhattan and was awakened every morning with a chorus of bird songs - where I live now? Not at all, not ever!
It's why I painted my house as I did. Montana winters are so very long and so very grey
I can tolerate the snow, the cold, the indoor season... but the lack of color is awful!!! Nice to see a hydrangea there. :)
Yes! I agree, it was a strange winter in that it was so mild but that the color palette was stripped as ever. It just didn't add up to me. I'm with you- my body feels way overdue for some color!
oh yes, the lack of color in winter does get very boring.
You could always paint your toenails a pretty color!
I need some good old fashioned color in my life too. Hurry up flowers!
I notice the goldfish were back in the outdoor pond outside of my work building already. This is definitely the best winter we ever had as far as I can remember! Our hyacinths are starting to pop up.
My rose bushes already have buds on them.
Diane--I noticed that too! I even heard a red-winged blackbird--a true sign that Spring has arrived.
Vanilla--Amen! Some of us can't travel to find warmth, sunshine and flowers. :)
Melodie--I think that's what I like best about the Midwest--the seasons. It's never boring!
Liz--I miss the green grass most of all. I like to walk barefoot in it.
Grace--I wish you green space and birdies-a-singin', Grace! I can't wait to see you settled in your new place and happy. :)
Pricilla--But your gray (grey?) is at least beautiful on that scenery you've got there. We just have concrete. :(
Rebecca--I like to look through my flower photos this time of year--it gives me hope. Then I go outside and look for green shoots under the mulch. :)
Nancy--I sort of missed the snow--at least that is a variation from the brown grass.
Ann--I can't imagine living in Malaysia with Veronica Lee, where the colors are year round. That would be nice, but very odd to me.
Daisy--Oh yeah! I treated my toe to a pedicure last week, but I only got a pale pink color. It's still very nice to look at!
Silver--They're trying!
Karen--HOORAY! My fish are darting around and the frogs are back up--I think they know it is time too. I would like to see the pond by your work--can you take a photo some time and post it?
Lola--WOW! That's a good sign! How are you, Lola?! I've missed ya!
Spring-forward this weekend - which means that spring is truly just around the corner.
Are you on Facebook or Twitter. I miss you.
I like the way you think my friend! Come on spring!
xo Catherine
I have been noticing the total lack of color the last few days. Glad to hear everything is waking up there. Hopefully it will start here soon.
Totally agree with you Lin...lack of color during winter really sucks after awhile. Glad you have little things popping out of the soil...I still have much snow in my yard...but a lot should melt this weekend as things are warming up!
Yep, it's been spring here for a few weeks now too. The mosquitoes are back. All we need now are more frogs to eat the mosquitoes, however I'm noticing a decrease in our frog population. I don't like that :(
It was surprisingly greener in NY than here. I miss it.
LJ--HOORAY! Hey! ARe you back blogging??? I hope so--I've missed you! I am on FB. Friend me!! (I'm there under "Lin Kautz")
Catherine--It's gonna be 70 here today! If that ain't Spring...
Anne--Get outside and look for the wee signs--they are out there!
Susan--Even under the snow--look for those little buds. I've got all sorts of things popping up! :)
DJ--Oh no! What gives??! There is a creek a few blocks over and they are going to shore up the banks with concrete in order to reduce the flooding in the area. My first concern is for the frogs. :(
Sharkey--That's weird. Green is coming, Sharkey. Be on the lookout!
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