Lion Mode, Part 2

Despite my very deep desire to say goodbye to Winter, it’s clear that Mother Nature doesn’t feel the same.  

It snowed last night and though the temperature has inched above freezing, there is plenty of snow for me to shovel this morning.  School has a late start, which is nice.  

It would be nicer if Winter would take herself elsewhere.

Nor’easter, Round 4

With the regularity of a Netflix series dropping a new episode every week or so, we have had 4 Nor’easter storms in the last 4 weeks.  Today’s storm had the nerve to roll in just as the Spring Equinox arrived and while we are on Spring Break.  We’ve not yet finished the clean up from Nor’easter number 3, so it’s safe to say that I am not amused.  Additionally, I have decided that it’s time for Spring clothes, a decision that Mother Nature thinks I should regret.  

JT and I enjoyed all our favorite snow day routines: late morning luxurious breakfast (crepes with bananas, strawberries, and nutella), an afternoon movie, homemade supper (and tonite he tried an adult beverage…..he’s not much of a fan, it turns out).  Shoveling is saved for tomorrow, because tonight there are books to read and movies to watch.  And tomorrow promises temperatures north of 40 degrees.  These days, we’re happy to let Mother Nature do at least some of the work for us.  Begrudgingly, we acknowledge that the snow is lovely to behold.

But at this point in March, daffodils would be a more welcome sight.  We'll know to appreciate them when they arrive.

Mother Nature Runs the Show

After a mild Winter, the first day of Spring dawned with temperatures just below freezing.  By the time the sun set, there was a whirl of snowflakes in the air.  A few stayed for this morning, mixing icy snow and early blooms from Old Man tree on the table on the back deck.

In the front yard, the crocus blooms felt the chill.

The tulips and daffodils still on the way also had a taste of the cold.  Warmth and sunlight are on the way, of course, but it’s always useful to be reminded who is in charge.