It's too freakin' cold!!!!

The thermometer dipped below freezing last night, and promises to do the same tonight. There is a reason many of us live in the South, and it isn't for the open-minded people, the opportunities in the performing arts, the healthy fat-free cooking, or the snow skiing...no, it's SUPPOSED TO BE WARM HERE!!!!

Snarl. Growl. Rant.

How many days till Spring? 126. And counting...

Here are a few things to which we can all look forward:

.The smell of freshly-cut grass.

.Easter. Glorious Easter. Pastels...easter eggs...chocolate bunnies..."Welcome, Happy Morning"... the sun shining through the church windows...ham, rolls, and potato salad, the beautiful taste of springtime's holiday...mimosas...(I really REALLY like Easter!)

. Baseball season (not that I really watch baseball, but just knowing it's there is a good thing. If baseball is on television, the weather is probably nice.)

.Leaving the doors and windows open when the first warm night breezes start to blow.

.Spring thunderstorms...the smell, the sound of thunder, the wind...marvelous.

.A cold beer on a balcony, with pollen in the air (so what? I'll sneeze and smile.)

. The days get longer, and blessed Daylight Saving Time comes back. Suddenly 5:00 doesn't mean "dark" anymore.

. The smell of grilling food.

. Wearing shorts outside without getting frostbite.

. Flowers in bloom...and dogwood trees...and magnolias...

.The optimism that comes with Spring. The newness and renewal of life.

. That first weekend at the beach...not too crowded, but just enough people to feel festive.

I love the Spring. Please, God...make it come soon!

FLT3