SPRING IS . . .

[I looked for something new to say about Spring and how it affects our lives and what it means to a world that is emerging from winter, yes, but also has spent a year in various shapes and sizes of lock downs and life changes. And I couldn't find anything beyond some thoughts I published a few years back--Spring has come, and that's enough for me.]

On March 20th, just three and one-half weeks ago, I read on my calendar that we were experiencing the First Day of Spring. But I didn't find much to fill my senses at that time.

In the week past, I have seen and smelled and experienced completely the meaning of Spring. Here we go:

I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen. Anne Lamott, American novelist and non-fiction writer

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You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming. Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet-diplomat

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No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn. Hal Borland, American author, journalist, naturalist

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Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love! Sitting Bull, Hunkpapa Lakota holy man

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Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. Doug Larson, columnist and editor in Door County

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Wherever you are, enjoy Spring!