"And Spring arose on the garden fair,
like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere..."
~Percy Bysshe Shelley
When I was growing up, my Mom would award a candy treat
to whoever was lucky enough to spot the first Robin in early Spring.
to whoever was lucky enough to spot the first Robin in early Spring.
It was the signal that Spring had arrived, regardless of
what the the weather or the calendar said.
These days, I love hearing the first chirps of the
what the the weather or the calendar said.
These days, I love hearing the first chirps of the
finches and mockingbirds and seeing the
first daffodills, crocus and tulips bloom.
And occasionally, I still report to my Mom
of an early Robin-spotting, happy to
share the hope of warmer weather.
What's your favorite sign of Spring's arrival?
share the hope of warmer weather.
What's your favorite sign of Spring's arrival?
