Spring has Sprung!

I have big news.  Spring is here.  Sort of.  

See, the trees are still totally bare and there aren't any leaves yet, but there are these slight buds that give me hope that I'll see flowers on those branches soon.  Plus, I kid you not, it's been warm out recently.  Although the temperature insists that today's high was only 52-F, if you had asked me I would have told you it was easily in the 60's.  Perhaps it was the glorious shining sun or perhaps it's just that after months of weather in the 20's and 30's a 52 degree day is hot stuff.  Nevertheless, with weather continually showing mid-50's temps for the next week, I'm a happy camper -- er, teacher.  

beautiful bud

buds against blue sky

 

Snow. Still.

The way I feel about snow is as follows: 

• November - exciting
• December - romantic
• January - expected
• February - tiring
• March - uncool.  

That's right.  I said it.  It's uncool to snow in March, especially after the 21st which is the first day of Spring (according to US folklore).  Today, I'll have you know, is the  22nd and therefore it is unacceptable that there be snow anywhere in sight.  

But since there is, I took a few pictures.  It is with utter disgrace that I show these to you.  Spring, you better come soon.  My patience is wearing thin.  

the view from my window

Looking down at the street