I don’t have too much to say today, friends…I fear that a twinge of Seasonal Affective Disorder has finally gotten the better of me.
Today is March 13th. Two weeks before Spring Break week in Chiberia. And on the 11th? We received yet another healthy dumping of snow.
It is too much. Too much, I say.
The bird that usually nests in my laundry room windowsill keeps conducting tentative fly-bys, unsure of where to land and start her brood.
My back deck is overflowing with as much dog excrement as snow. On the coldest days, poor Gwen the rescued Foxhound-Beagle Mix doesn’t dare to tread down its slick stairs to the back yard below.
But today…as I defiantly drank my coffee on on of the front porch rocking chairs, parka-clad, teeth a-chattering…I glanced up at the sun (NotForTooLongYoullBurnYourRetinae) and felt a rush of optimism.
I surveyed the icicles hanging from the garage roof. They glistened as fat drops of melting ice fell from their tips to the driveway below.
My eyes darted across The Tundra Formerly Known as the Front Lawn. And while there was still not a patch of green to be found, I did see something that made me smile.
Can you see it, friends?
At first I couldn’t believe my eyes. We have built no snowmen since January. What I witnessed on my front lawn was created by nature itself.
Surely, it was a divine message.
Winter, that saucy season, was flipping itself the bird.
Surely, spring is on its way.
Inspired by a prompt from Mama Kat: ”Something that you have too much of.”
Telling you I got to run in short sleeves yesterday just seems mean….
You very much suuuuuuck, Poppy.
Spring always comes, great post today. Stopping by from mama kats kelley at the road goes ever ever on
I sure hope so, Kelley. Thanks for stopping by!
I won’t mention the glorious weather here in Florida. . . okay, maybe I’ll mention we’re all whining because it dropped back down into the 50s this morning and we all ‘froze’ at the bus stop. . .
Kerry, you’re lucky that I was already head over heels in love with you *before* you left this comment…
Ugh…it does look like 2 much snow! Hang in there…Spring break will be here soon!
That’s what I’m afraid of, Melinda: Spring break…in the snow?!?
Seriously! All that snow. This late in the year? We are used to that out west, but have had an exceptionally mild winter this year. Mostly in the form of rain, which has been weird. We’re usually buried in snow. I hope Spring comes soon for you!
Me too, Carol…me, too…
Ugh…we had icy rain last night and this morning bone chilling winds…will it ever be spring? Laughing though at winter flipping itself the bird!
This is just getting ridiculous, Michelle.
At first I saw the photo #visualreader and thought it might be a lost playdate that went missing or maybe a weary cab driver that too….went missing. Then i thought ” hmph, that looks like a giant middle finger”. Fantastically accurate post friend.
Weary cab driver. Heh. You funny like comedian, girlfriend.
Ah, I have to say, “I have too much snow and cold too!!!” Yesterday people were dragging out flip flops and then I looked and school was closed because of snow overnight. I’m so ready for spring. Great photos though.
I know, right, Donetta? How are we supposed to know what the flippin’ flap to wear?
Fabulous post, Sue. No way would I sit outside drinking my coffee. Yer a mad woman!
Yes…mad for sure. This I have known for quite a while, Suzanne. #GimmeSomeSpingAlready
I hope Mother Nature got the message. Now I’m praying that the summer won’t be as miserable as the winter was. Because I’ll be moving to Hawaii. Just sayin’.
And I will join you. #BloggersTrip
Oooooooooooooo…. I know it’s a nuisance for you… but it does look beautiful in the photos! Meanwhile it was sunny blue skies here in Sydney today
You and your Australian Opposite Season gig…pffffft.