Thursday, February 24, 2005
The Seasons
"If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?"
Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), Ode to the West Wind
Cherrry Tree
Daffodils
Spring is not far behind, less than four weeks away. Yet, here in the San Francisco Bay area, we have had unusual amount of rain in February. A few sunny, warm days but mostly cold and cloudy. Today is very wintry. Forecast is for chances of showers during the weekend. The reservoirs are full and the Sierra snow pack is high. There is no need to worry about drought in the summer months.
It is time for the days to turn warmer ; the sun to come out and stay out. Signs of the advent of Spring have become visible. The flowering cherries are in bloom. Daffodils have appeared all over the town; some in my own front yard. The sweet peas have started to climb the frames. For a few more weeks we shall need the blankets. On the minus side, the chanterelles have become scarce. AC and I went foraging on Tuesday and found just a few. But we had a bountiful season. We are ready to welcome Spring.
Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), Ode to the West Wind
Cherrry Tree
Daffodils
Spring is not far behind, less than four weeks away. Yet, here in the San Francisco Bay area, we have had unusual amount of rain in February. A few sunny, warm days but mostly cold and cloudy. Today is very wintry. Forecast is for chances of showers during the weekend. The reservoirs are full and the Sierra snow pack is high. There is no need to worry about drought in the summer months.
It is time for the days to turn warmer ; the sun to come out and stay out. Signs of the advent of Spring have become visible. The flowering cherries are in bloom. Daffodils have appeared all over the town; some in my own front yard. The sweet peas have started to climb the frames. For a few more weeks we shall need the blankets. On the minus side, the chanterelles have become scarce. AC and I went foraging on Tuesday and found just a few. But we had a bountiful season. We are ready to welcome Spring.
