Wednesday, April 9, 2008

"Winter Into Spring" is the name of an album by Windham Hill pianist, George Winston.  Much of it is reminiscent of rain, icy rain, raindrops--you get the idea.  The phrase is also applicable and descriptive of our weather this year.  Many mornings I've headed out the door to shoot only to run into a squall of mist and rain (or hail or [gasp] even snow.)  I am patiently looking forward to getting out and walking and shooting again. 

Winter has been long.  December's hurricane, January's snow, February's and March's below average temps and the seemingly frozen economy has everyone anxious for some sunshine and bouncy spring flowers.  Well, the brief few days with sun last week were enough to push some of the buds to bloom, but we are back to cool rains again this week.  Many of the flowers seem huddled in their leaves; others have actually turned toward the east away from the onslaught of endless water.  These petals have opened, willingly or not, and are wearing the weather. 

They do, however, provide bright spots amidst the grey and give hope to us survivors that spring is arriving beyond our umbrellas.