Spring

I just checked the date of the Vernal equinox this year and it is earlier-March 20th. Just a couple of days! It was a perfect winter. Which means it was cold, it was long and it was snowy. Just the right kind of winter to help you be ready and truly enjoy the warmth and beauty of Spring. Not that the cold and wet is over mind you. My husband was telling me that we have a chance of snow on Saturday. And 30ish degree temps for a few days. Fine! I throw down the glove at winter. Just like a bully to get the last word, show us who is boss. I watched the Weather channel long enough to see that by Monday it will be in the high 40's again. Which means all the college students will be wearing shorts and pretending they are not cold. Good for them. This morning I was remembering The Uffizi Gallery in Florence. 2 paintings really stick out in my mind. One was a circular Madonna by DaVinci and the other was Primavera by Botticelli. It was so beautiful to me. Shame on me for not remembering more.
Spring is the fastest season. Once you have passed by spring break-April and May whip by incredibly fast. I will notice Spring, enjoy Spring more this year. Get it into my bones. Go to the early Farmer's Markets, take walks, buy flowers-eat new peas and potatoes. Dream in pastels. Somehow get it to slow down and take it's time. Because -talk about bullies. Summer is coming.