I celebrated by getting out for a ride on my chariot in the sunshine. It wasn't very long, just down the street and back, but it was wonderfully refreshing. Sure felt like spring.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
First Journey into Spring
Spring officially arrived just a short while ago, at 5.58 EST, when the Spring Equinox rolled across the planet. It's never actually been a sudden switch from winter to spring; the seasons are a continuously unfolding tapestry of change. But it's a marker of sorts, telling us that warmer weather is on its way. Birds will return, snow will vanish, and in about six weeks leaves will unfold, turning the world here to green.
I celebrated by getting out for a ride on my chariot in the sunshine. It wasn't very long, just down the street and back, but it was wonderfully refreshing. Sure felt like spring.
Don't tell me you can't see the yellow in this Goldfinch's feathers. This was a long time ago, in early February I think, but it shows how the natural world is continuously changing, looking ahead to the next season.
The snow evaporates and green patches of grass emerge, getting larger and larger.
We've had a lot of squirrel activity suddenly, as they chase each other in spiral racetracks around the tree trunks - this after two months of mostly hiding away from winter.
And inside the house we've had Hyacinths and now Daffodils bringing a splash of bright spring colours to the kitchen table. Spring is well and truly here.
I celebrated by getting out for a ride on my chariot in the sunshine. It wasn't very long, just down the street and back, but it was wonderfully refreshing. Sure felt like spring.
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Isn't it such a salve for our souls to have spring returning.
ReplyDeleteYay spring! I am seeing it everywhere, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love daffodils. They scream spring. - Margy
ReplyDeletePeaceful shots!
ReplyDeleteYes, spring is on it's way. Canada geese passed over several times in the last few days -- headed your way.
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring to both you and Mrs. F.G.
ReplyDeleteNice that you got your chariot out for a spin! A great way to mark the beginning of a new season.
There always seems to be some kind of huge lift to ones well being knowing that Spring has somehow officially arrived although it doesn't come in with too much fanfare most times. Just knowing 'it's Spring' and it's here seems to be enough to uplift our Spirits enough to get us over that last ghastly hump of winter. It is sure better being well over half way through March than half way through November.
ReplyDeleteThose daffs look like "Malvern City" and what glorious golden colour. I have a lot of " King Alfred" not quite as stunning but still lovely. Good to see you have spring appearing.
ReplyDeleteThe first day if spring has been long awaited, almost safe for us to return to Ontario.
ReplyDeleteI love the Spring season, so pleased you were able to get out in your chariot.
ReplyDeleteThose daffodils in your last photograph are gorgeous.
My good wishes to you and Mrs FG
All the best Jan
Such a great time of year watching spring unfold.
ReplyDeleteThose daffodils sure are pretty.
And I am ready for spring! Ready for color and short sleeves, and sandals...
ReplyDeletewow!! what a great outing for you!! your goldfinches have a lot more yellow than mine, mine are still wearing their winter wear!! i have purple tulips on the table, that the hubs surprised me with, no occasion and i love that!!
ReplyDeleteYeah for rides in the sun! Lovely daffodils on your table:)
ReplyDeleteSpring is well underway here. Green shoots are emerging.
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