Winter Thoughts/First Day of Spring
Winter has not been easy. Three nor'easters in the span of a couple weeks, one which left many of us, including me, without power for days. Not fun. Well, maybe the first night when I hearkened back to my sailing days reading by the lantern and listening to the wind howling outside. Somewhat calming and even a little exciting. But it got old fast. Real fast.
The no power thing went on for days. 5 days total. Food went bad, the house was a mess, I was slightly bedraggled. I desperately wanted a shower. Yet tough times create good times. Many of us met at the local library to charge our phones, get on computers and commiserate about our dire situation. The misery loves company theory works. Strong sense of community. Yep, we were all in it together.
I've always had a serious romance with winter. I love the snow, the white on white, the cool crisp air, and the occasional snow day, Although I don't get paid to stay home, sometimes a day off in the middle of the week is fun. The forced retreat of winter, a hiberation of sorts - sits well with me. However, today I'm feeling tired of winter. Longing for spring, days on the lake, my bike. Spring starts in just a few day but I doubt that it will feel like spring. It never feels like spring until almost May. The seasons don't come along as written on my calendar. It has even snowed here on Mother's Day in May. Aargh!
I soldier on. Planning a trip to Block Island mid-April for about a week and hoping that at least a hint of spring will have arrived by then. I could plan my trip later but anxious for time away. Fingers crossed!
Today is the first day of spring. 10 degrees early morning. We wait for more snow. Tomorrow.
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| This barn is just around the corner from my house. During the power outage I found it to be one of the few places I could get a cell signal. I spent lots of time here. |
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| Winter Barn |
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| Following the plow down Conklin Hill - Damascus PA |
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| Along the River Rd - Damascus PA |
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| Field across the street, early evening |
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| My town - Callicoon NY |
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| Sunrise first day of spring |
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| Sunset in my hood, still can take my breath away |
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| Morning light on the barn, sometimes it hits it just right |
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| Sunset - Cochecton Center NY |
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| Along the River Rd - Damascus PA |
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| My favorite old gas station - Hankins NY |
