Signs of Spring

last remnants of snow in the shade
last patch of snow in the shade

bulb shoots poking up through the soil
bulb sprouts poking up through the soil

our neighbor’s cat lazing in the sun
cat lazing in the sun

newfallen and weathered pine cones brought home to grace our table
newfallen and weathered pine cones

two drakes chasing a hen on the river, not interested in our bread crumb offerings
two drakes chasing a hen ducks on the water

It’s too soon to say we’ll have no more snow this year but there are certainly signs of spring all around. The birds are noisier, the squirrels are running for fun, dogs are out with their people, deer have been spotted slipping through the neighborhood. We are spending more time outside, pretending that our bare hands are not too cold to throw the ball one more time before the sun goes down.

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3 comments

  1. Snippety Gibbet’s avatar

    I hope to holy heaven that we’re done with the snow. Your yard looks to be about as covered as our’s is. I’m just thrilled to see all the little green shoots popping up. jan

  2. livnletlrn’s avatar

    Here too! Windows are open and kids are outside. It’s still a little chilly, but I won’t close the windows until I get downright cold!

  3. Nikki LaCrosse’s avatar

    Lovely!

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