I live in Ottawa, Ontario. Winter is always cold, snowy and long here, but this winter has been especially brutal. My daughter got up on March 20th, peered out the back window, and said with dismay, “Hey, it’s supposed to be the first day of spring! It’s still winter!”
Yeah, pretty
much. This week, some afternoons have been pleasantly sunny while others have
been overcast with flurries. Snowbanks have receded, but the morning chill
still stings your cheeks and hands. Of course, it’s been a lot worse for folks
on the east coast who have had to endure dump after dump of snowfall. But
seriously, when is this going to end?
I'm
impatient for the barbecue to emerge from the mounds of snow on my deck, so we can
slap some burgers and kebabs on the grill. What a thrill it will be to clear
away the dead leaves in my garden and find my beloved perennials peeking out of
the ground. I am aching to watch my miniature irises unfurl their
vibrant purple petals.
I long to
slip on my sandals and walk outside without having to bother with a jacket! And
I can’t wait much longer for warm weekends where the kids can play outside for
hours instead of driving me crazy indoors.
I’ll just
have to be patient a bit longer. With April approaching, spring can’t be far
off—can it?
~*~
Susan R. Hughes writes contemporary and historical
novels set mainly in Canada. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario, with her husband and
three children. Visit her website at susanrhughes.weebly.com.
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I'm so sorry you're still trapped in winter. Hope spring arrives at your house soon!
ReplyDeleteBy Easter, I hope!
DeleteIt'll be over before you know it. And roll on barbecue season!!
ReplyDeleteI can taste the steak already.
DeleteWe're in that awful spell where the air is full of pollen and it's almost 90 out. Oh, but Joanne reminds me I need to buy more propane!
ReplyDeleteWhere are you?
ReplyDeleteThe temp here in Minnesota today is about 45 degrees and the winds are ferocious. I'm so tired of this. It's supposed to get up to around 60 for the next three days, so hopefully I can get outside and do some yard work. I am so ready for spring.
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