Autumn

Autumn

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Almost

I stepped outside this morning to a windy and cold day. I pray it will last as Spring knocks. Soon the Coots will turn their wings northward and I've noticed our hickory has fresh green buds. Our winter is so very short.

As I gathered the heavy Sunday paper I turned to the river and its whitecaps and mentally soaked in the cold breeze and could almost taste the briny scent of the marsh. The windchimes clattered. I smiled. I'll miss the chilly season. Winter is a brief lover to southern climes.

I've finished the morning paper and my two cups of coffee and must now rise and tidy the kitchen. My lovely wife will soon arrive home from church. If she were to find a mess in the kitchen she'd frown and give me, 'the look.' I'll not disappoint her.

Today we shall drive downtown. Minor errand. I try and avoid downtown trips. As we live within a city divided by a river there are several bridges from which to choose and accomplish our task. All lead to confusion. I hope to infiltrate and fall back quickly.

Wish me luck.

On another note; please forgive my lack of attention to your blogs. I live (at present) a very hectic life. These last few months have presented many challenges. Some good, others not so much. The latter holds sway. I DO read your blogs. Many I scan. None the less, all of you make me smile, and at times, weep. Just know and trust your lives are important to me as you are and shall always be my friends.

Smile, the purple sash is upon the cross. It's almost Spring.

Stephen


 

9 comments:

  1. We bought lawn chairs at Walmart last week. I insisted on setting the up in the living room so I could get my butt used to them. Hopefully we can sit outside on Tuesday, but once winter is 100% over, it will be miserably hot and the chairs will come back inside.

    Some day we MUST visit JAX, just to say we did.

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    1. Then drive, young lady, drive. Just be advised this is an awful city in which to drive. River city, geographically, is the largest city in America...we're spread out. Thanks, dear Joy.

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  2. Later this month the geese will fly back home again. What a joyous sound they make! It's been a long, hard, cold Winter this year. Ah, Spring!!! Where art thou????

    Phyllis (N/W Jersey)

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    1. Our geese stick around town...they're lazy. Spring will arrive...enjoy the cold while it last. Thanks, Sweet Lady.

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  3. Spring (we call it "breakup", 'cause that's what the ice does on rivers & streams) isn't due here for another couple of months. But it is a bit warmer now.

    I hope your cooler weather sticks around for awhile.

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    1. I hope the Good Lord heard you.....well, he did but I hope is paid close attention...thanks, my friend.

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  4. Heavy sigh here in Iowa . . . . Zero yet again this morning as I sat down to view the world through my keyboard. Winter storm watch for the next two days - but, still I am with you, Spring can't be far off . . . .

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    1. Isn't it fun....we have a freeze alert here too for tomorrow...love it.

      Smile, Bubba, hot weather is close. Thanks, my friend.

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  5. I have never met a man who didn't fear "the look". the rat

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