Spring’s Announcement

Yesterday morning, I could smell the news.  Spring had sent out the advance team of aromas to announce it’s upcoming arrival. The air had that moisture-heavy, earthy smell. A smell that’s hard to believe when you’re looking at 3 feet of snow in your yard. But it was there.

We’re having an unexpected plume of warmth settling over Minnesota.  As I write this, it’s 45 degrees and sunny. The melted snow puddles, like the potholes, are everywhere.

The cold will be back by the end of the week. Right now, I’ll enjoy what I have.  When it gets cold again, I’ll wait for the smell again and the next indicator of spring, a strong and warm sunbeam to sit in.