A common conversation topic lately has been the unusual amount of cold weather and show we've had. A week ago Monday we had 6 inches of snow. Today it was near 70 degrees, and tomorrow is forecast to be as warm. For a while. Then a cold front will come through dropping temperatures in half and bringing high winds and thunderstorms before the cold settles in for an overnight low in the low 20s.
Meanwhile, in the past day or two the crocuses have shot up out of the ground. They may wish they had waited a few days.
This is an unsettled time of year, a time of transition. Winter is trying to hold on, and spring is working hard to push winter back for another year.
It is hard to stay grounded in life when the environment around is changing so quickly. Even dressing for the day tomorrow will be a challenge. I'll take an extra layer or two with me when I walk to work in the morning -- and an umbrella. All that is likely to be needed by evening when I come home. It's an opportunity to stay in the present, and enjoy whatever conditions prevail. One thing is certain - they will change again soon.
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