Anticipating Spring

All of my East Coast friends and family are experiencing spring. The snow has melted and they have been having weather in the 60s and bright sunshine. I've seen pictures of crocuses and budding trees and the beach from my people back East. I've heard stories of long walks, bike rides, tennis, and golf; of enjoying the beautiful spring weather after a long winter.

Here in Sioux City, Iowa, we haven't been that lucky yet. We haven't cracked 40 degrees yet. We still have a good ten inches of snow on the ground. The gutter on the front of my house fell off last week because of ice. I have a hole in my sun room ceiling that we can't fix until all the snow has melted. Also, it's been raining for five days now and it's supposed to rain for another three. My mood has been a little blue.

My prescription for myself is sun. I need a warm, sunny, spring day. I need to feel the sun on my face. I need to see a daffodil. I remember my Dad would always call this "the hardest month." Spring is so close, but not quite here. Dad didn't live in Iowa. Dad lived in New Hampshire, which generally has long winters with lots of snow. Dad enjoyed winter until March and then started to have cabin fever. I've had a similar experience this winter in Iowa.

So, Mother Nature, I would like to order up Spring . . . with a side order of bright sunshine.