It doesn't look like spring out our garden window, but there are signs.
Tuesday, while talking to my friend Helen, I looked out the south window and saw THREE robins milling around under the tree.
Within a few seconds, two more showed up as did an increasing flock of starlings.
These birds are certainly true to the form described to me by my starling aficionados. Their numbers do grow and they do become more obnoxious.
I enjoyed another sign of spring last night while avoiding the icy walking areas that are still too much like winter. This veering off track has become increasingly important since one of my YakTrax has blown out from overuse. It's still attached to the boot but only providing protection on the heel.
The avoidance strategy took me and the dogs through our south lawn where the snow depth has shrunk to just two or three inches.
Dogs had a great time rolling and bouncing around the snow while I walked pretty much anywhere I wanted in almost total comfort.
It felt good to finally be able to expand the walking boundaries.
Three weeks, 126 games |
For many Americans, the next few days are among the most entertaining of the year. They will be filled with dozens of college basketball games, featuring major surprises and thrilling finishes. When a team loses, its season is over. |
The main portion of the men’s March Madness starts today, and the women’s tournament follows tomorrow. Both will continue for almost three weeks. They are among the few sporting events that capture the attention of nonfans, thanks to college loyalties and the ubiquity of brackets. New York Times Newsletter |
I see from this morning's local paper that January, February madness has turned into full-blown March Madness with our local county commissioners and the local sheriff.
Every time we read stories about these county commissioner meetings or watch them in action, Bill sez, "Just circle the wagons and let 'em shoot to the center."
Sad part is that there are no brackets to fill out in this ongoing bickering and power struggle and no sign of when the championship match-off is gonna happen.
I was pleased and glad, however, to read that there was a ray of hope from the madness in Boundary County when the citizens voted in Tuesday's school election and said "yes" to their levy.
My friend Linda Alt worked at the election. She was very pleased to report that the mood of voters was positive throughout the day.
She said people who probably voted on opposite sides treated each other cordially.
What a novel and lovely scene that must have been!
Seems like a good idea. Hope it spreads.
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I picked up a piece of this mud cake from Pack River Store yesterday for our dessert. Tasted just as good as it looks. |
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The Pack River. Scenes in a beautiful area that tell us it does get worse before it gets better. |
Our friends from Lawcus Farm Guesthouse near Kilkenny, Ireland, posted the video in the link below on their Facebook site yesterday.
I watched it.
Then, Bill watched it.
It's 17 minutes long AND I'll give you a heads up that the lady does drop a couple of ^$$%#$$ words toward the end.
BUT, every other aspect of this video provides a wonderful and spot-on look at Irish culture.
Thirty's are "tirties," which is common when you're listening to the Irish pronounce words beginning with "th."
Generational history is always important in the country, as is music and a strong sense of friendliness.
The video takes place in a "hidden" pub near Tipperary, which, as we all know is a "long way" away from virtually any departure point.
In honor of tomorrow's St. Paddy's day, I encourage you to watch and enjoy the production, even with those two or three bad words and if she does keep talking while eating her potato chips.
Happy Thursday, and let the dance begin!
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