Snowdrops!

While we are wondering what happened to winter, an early harbinger of spring turned up outside Municipal Court.

Snowdrops are a welcome sight, whether winter has been harsh or mild. They are best appreciated close up, so click on the image for a larger view.

I saw and heard the first grackle of the season this week as well. These handsome birds arrive in flocks and our bunch nests in tall evergreens on the grounds of Grace Episcopal Church.

Last week I glanced out of the window just in time to see a big flock of robins go by. Pretty soon they will be patrolling the local lawns for wiggly worms.

Daylight Savings Time begins on March 11 and barring any stray nor'easters, we can soon start spring cleanup in our yards and gardens.

The Wheel of the Year rolls on, regardless of national and local politics,  personal triumphs and disasters or follies of the rich and famous. I for one will be taking the time to enjoy every indicator of the changing seasons, and I hope you get to do the same.

--Bernice