Birds are singing their sweet songs, the grass is getting greener, and the sun is shining on our vitamin D-craving faces. Yes, the long-awaited spring is almost here. Daffodils have been announcing its coming, and now their bugle blooms shout it out. Tulips are also pushing their way through the earth. Soon their vibrant colors will turn heads. Gardeners are excited because, at last, they can dig in the dirt and begin planting seeds and plants directly in the ground, beautifying their gardens and nourishing their souls.
The recent warm days coupled with daylight savings time has had many of us reveling in the extended evenings, making plans for outdoor adventures or simply enjoying the comfort of a sunset stroll through the neighborhood.
The air is filled with the promise of renewal and growth, as trees begin to bud. The arrival of spring also signals the start of outdoor sports and activities that have been on hold during the colder months. Parks will soon be filled with the laughter of children playing. The change of season brings with it a sense of optimism, a reminder that after every winter, no matter how harsh, comes the warmth and beauty of spring.
