SPRING ... DEFINITELY

Watching the Channel 4 TV station in New York City this past week, much of their local news was coverage of the snow storms -- along with very cold temperatures -- which had arrived following a week where the warm temperatures had everyone thinking ... "Spring".

I remember such early Spring snow storms when I lived in upstate New York. It was always so depressing. Just when it felt like Winter was finally over ... BAM ... the white stuff returned.

The "latest" snow I remember in New York, was one year in the first week of May. Six inches of snow -- which didn't last more than two days on the ground --but still, who wants/needs snow ... in MAY ??

While it is still March -- & we can still get hit with some cold weather -- it looks as if the change-over from Winter to Spring this year is in full force in central Arkansas.

I realize in many posts on this blog I have been less than enamoured with the people of this state & the way "The Natural State" is treated & maintained by it's citizens. Still, Arkansas, like many of the surrounding states in the Mid-South, puts on a majestic show as it renews itself each Spring. Through the revitalized grass, trees & flowers of the landscape, Arkansas comes back to life. It is my favorite time of the year.

The colors of Spring are alive on my property. The grass is green & has been cut already several times. The Eastern Redbuds are flowering, along with the Yoshino cherry trees, as shown with the examples above. Their vibrant colors add much contrast to the landscape.

The Bradford Pears -- which were a mass of white flowers until just recently -- are now green & approaching their full leaf size & color; a sure sign Spring is here.

So ... no more snow or cold weather for me. I'm thinking positive: Spring has arrived ... definitely !!