Spring time in Colorado is about snow.
It’s the heavy and wet kind of snow that takes down branches that are just beginning to bud.
The state gets most of its snow accumulation during March and April.
Those are the 
months when people get antsy to declare spring has arrived only to have their tree limbs fall, their tomato plants freeze and their lovely flowers droop with the early planting.
It’s wonderful and cyclical and predictable.
And it’s all ok. Because this little dose of 
winter will turn the lawns green and add some creative contrast to the dull brown colors that cover the area. The browns are leftover mulch, leaves, twigs and branches that have yet to be cleaned.
The snow makes for a lovely canvas that disappears as the sun warms the ground.
The best things about these last few storms is the hope they offer of spring. It’s here … well, almost.
I hope spring is unfolding ever so gently for you in your world as well.
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I went to a St Patty’s Day parade yesterday. The streets were lined with people of all ages, tons of strollers, lots of dogs and everyone was bundled up. When the parade began the sky was clear, as it progressed the wind began to blow and gray clouds covered the sky. There were over 80 entries in this parade so it lasted a very long time. I walked to the beginning so I could see all 80 entries but I was unable to stay for the whole event. I was chilled to the bone.
The yard is raked, the bike ride is over and now with the daylight savings time in effect it is light and bright and warm outside.
I have a head cold today. You know the drill – runny nose, sneezing, sore body, fullness in the head.
the library and it’s connected to a community college. There is a sign on the door that says no food but I look up and see an open bottle of soda on a table, next to me is a young man eating a sandwich; a volunteer is perched on her seat ready to answer questions with a soft drink nearby.
Across from me is a student with a pile of books who just answered the cell phone. She is talking quietly (which is nice) and the overall atmosphere is one of study and learning. Laptops are open and the majority of those around me are focused. Ok, she is still talking on the phone and this writer, for one is not liking the sound of her voice anymore – but it is quiet in a library sort of way.
ng or such.
I can view new art, listen to authors, play games with other gamers, take my grandson to story hour and take classes on how to use various software products. How wonderful is that? Yes, we all pay taxes for these privileges but how many people actually have a library card and use these services?
