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April 23

After the storm

After last week’s storm (the worst of its kind in 25 years) the weather has made a sudden and welcome change. It is officially spring. The sun has been out for 3 whole days now, blue skies, birds chirpping and even a bud or two have appeared. I am going to say with a fair amount of confidence that winter is definitely over. It felt like a long time coming, but what short memories we have! This winter we did’nt get as much snow as most years, although we did get a few intense storms that made us think this year was more brutal than the last. The bad weather lingered deeper into April than it usually does, however snow in April in this neck of the woods is not all that surprising.

Every winter feels longer than the last. The air feels colder and the longing for spring is more intense than ever before. The waiting is over and it feels terrific.

Some things I am looking forward to doing now that spring is here:

  • Going camping.
  • Eating outside (which I already did this weekend).
  • Going for long walks (which I also got a chance to do this weekend).
  • Leaving the windows open, ah fresh air!
  • Driving with the windows down.
  • Going to fairs and festivals.
  • Putting away all things wool.
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2 Responses to “After the storm”

  1. M Says:
    April 23rd, 2007 at 9:04 am

    With the way the temps jumped into the 80’s already, it’s like we skipped right over Spring and into Summer. Either way, I welcome the warmer weather - it’s better for travel, going to the park, and the longer days mean more daylight - unlike Winter when the sun is down when I get to work in the morning and back down when I leave at night. Yuck ;-)

  2. Author Mom with Dogs Says:
    April 23rd, 2007 at 6:24 pm

    Sitting outside with lovely breezes contemplating your nearly perfect list. I would only add gardening. :)

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