Today marks the first day of spring. While some people, including meteorologists, seem to expect sunshine and summer, it is spring -- one of two transition seasons. Spring ushers out winter and welcomes summer, so it will contain bits of both types of weather. It clearly feels more like spring with the smell in the air and the solar loading in the sun. Along with that are the muddy yards as the snow pack melts and ice along the edges of the main roads and walkways.
I like the transition seasons. The cooler weather and even the warmer spring days are more pleasant than the heat and humidity of summer in the Maritimes. Fall is likely my favourite season -- again it is a pleasant temperature shift from the uber summer days. Spring, though, brings the anticipation of seeing the naturalized crocuses, snow drops and periwinkles popping up in the lawn that is still working on greening itself up a bit. After these come the other spring bulbs and a wonderful treat for this part of the world -- magnolias. These seem to be impossible trees. When I first saw one years ago when living in Toronto, I recall asking my friends in an awe-struck voice -- what kind of tree is that out there with the huge flowers? This happens before the leaves appear, which only adds to the wonder of the tree. These we don't have on the prairies <smile>
So -- one of a few tunes that worked through my head today is the selection I'm sharing. It is by a wonderful Saskatchewan singer-songwriter. Happy Spring & Enjoy!
Spring on the Prairies -- Connie Kaldor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUyquMfEqqA
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