Sunday, March 17, 2019

Hope springs eternal ("Spring" being the operative word)!


Here we are more than mid-way through March and so much of the ice that has plagued the sidewalks and streets of the city all winter is still with us.  We walkers discovered that our morning  walk in the cemetery was quite treacherous as we had to slowly traverse the very slippery ice patches  found all along our route, calling out warnings to each other as we cautiously moved forward.  We certainly did not make any speed records that day.  In addition, it was windy and damp so the air felt much colder than it actually was, warming only temporarily when the sun occasionally broke through the clouds.  All in all, except for each other's company which is always so enjoyable, it was not the most pleasant of walks and I for one was very happy when we headed for breakfast and the warmth.  But at least I know that the season is heading in the right direction as we  continue to experience more hours of light and hopefully warmer weather.  I am always the optimist until I am proven wrong!