From Mary Jo:
This is just a quick weather muse on March's famously–and justly so!–fickle weather. Here in Maryland we just had what might (or might not) be the last snow of this winter. We didn't get slammed–it was just white, wet snow of the very pretty kind:
So we were lucky. The snow was pretty, messy, and because the ground has started to warm, the roads were safe.
But March is lambs as well as lions! Here are the first croci reaching for the sun!
So how do you feel about this month known for change? Do you like the variety, or are you just waiting to fast forward to more predictable weather?
Mary Jo, who likes changeable weather at least partly because she works at home and doesn't have to go out when the roads are ugly!
Here in the Midwest things are pretty changeable this time of year also. Lived here most of my life, so I just take it for granted. My darling daffodils, in my backyard, are about five inches tall. No flowers yet, of course. They start popping through the frozen earth in early February, come hell or high water. Bless their hearts – they are my promise of Spring.
Here in the Midwest things are pretty changeable this time of year also. Lived here most of my life, so I just take it for granted. My darling daffodils, in my backyard, are about five inches tall. No flowers yet, of course. They start popping through the frozen earth in early February, come hell or high water. Bless their hearts – they are my promise of Spring.
Here in the Midwest things are pretty changeable this time of year also. Lived here most of my life, so I just take it for granted. My darling daffodils, in my backyard, are about five inches tall. No flowers yet, of course. They start popping through the frozen earth in early February, come hell or high water. Bless their hearts – they are my promise of Spring.
Here in the Midwest things are pretty changeable this time of year also. Lived here most of my life, so I just take it for granted. My darling daffodils, in my backyard, are about five inches tall. No flowers yet, of course. They start popping through the frozen earth in early February, come hell or high water. Bless their hearts – they are my promise of Spring.
Here in the Midwest things are pretty changeable this time of year also. Lived here most of my life, so I just take it for granted. My darling daffodils, in my backyard, are about five inches tall. No flowers yet, of course. They start popping through the frozen earth in early February, come hell or high water. Bless their hearts – they are my promise of Spring.
Mary T, I ADORE daffodils! Nothing is brighter and happier and a time when we need color and cheer.
Mary T, I ADORE daffodils! Nothing is brighter and happier and a time when we need color and cheer.
Mary T, I ADORE daffodils! Nothing is brighter and happier and a time when we need color and cheer.
Mary T, I ADORE daffodils! Nothing is brighter and happier and a time when we need color and cheer.
Mary T, I ADORE daffodils! Nothing is brighter and happier and a time when we need color and cheer.
This is the time of year where one might start the day with a heavy jacket and scarf, shed layers throughout the day, and bundle up again come late afternoon. Umbrellas and sun hats are often both mandatory. Spring can be quite exciting!
Where I am, the crocuses (croci) have come and gone while the daffodils are in full bloom. Both flowers do indeed provide a lovely splash of color.
This is the time of year where one might start the day with a heavy jacket and scarf, shed layers throughout the day, and bundle up again come late afternoon. Umbrellas and sun hats are often both mandatory. Spring can be quite exciting!
Where I am, the crocuses (croci) have come and gone while the daffodils are in full bloom. Both flowers do indeed provide a lovely splash of color.
This is the time of year where one might start the day with a heavy jacket and scarf, shed layers throughout the day, and bundle up again come late afternoon. Umbrellas and sun hats are often both mandatory. Spring can be quite exciting!
Where I am, the crocuses (croci) have come and gone while the daffodils are in full bloom. Both flowers do indeed provide a lovely splash of color.
This is the time of year where one might start the day with a heavy jacket and scarf, shed layers throughout the day, and bundle up again come late afternoon. Umbrellas and sun hats are often both mandatory. Spring can be quite exciting!
Where I am, the crocuses (croci) have come and gone while the daffodils are in full bloom. Both flowers do indeed provide a lovely splash of color.
This is the time of year where one might start the day with a heavy jacket and scarf, shed layers throughout the day, and bundle up again come late afternoon. Umbrellas and sun hats are often both mandatory. Spring can be quite exciting!
Where I am, the crocuses (croci) have come and gone while the daffodils are in full bloom. Both flowers do indeed provide a lovely splash of color.
March means the end of summer here, but the temperatures haven’t dropped yet. Autumn is probably our nicest season (warm, but without the winds you get in spring), so I’m outside on the back deck in the sunshine – I’m happy at the moment. 🙂
March means the end of summer here, but the temperatures haven’t dropped yet. Autumn is probably our nicest season (warm, but without the winds you get in spring), so I’m outside on the back deck in the sunshine – I’m happy at the moment. 🙂
March means the end of summer here, but the temperatures haven’t dropped yet. Autumn is probably our nicest season (warm, but without the winds you get in spring), so I’m outside on the back deck in the sunshine – I’m happy at the moment. 🙂
March means the end of summer here, but the temperatures haven’t dropped yet. Autumn is probably our nicest season (warm, but without the winds you get in spring), so I’m outside on the back deck in the sunshine – I’m happy at the moment. 🙂
March means the end of summer here, but the temperatures haven’t dropped yet. Autumn is probably our nicest season (warm, but without the winds you get in spring), so I’m outside on the back deck in the sunshine – I’m happy at the moment. 🙂
Here in East Tennessee the Bradford Pear trees are creating fluffy white clouds above our heads. Spring is a beautiful season in and near the Smoky Mountains.
Here in East Tennessee the Bradford Pear trees are creating fluffy white clouds above our heads. Spring is a beautiful season in and near the Smoky Mountains.
Here in East Tennessee the Bradford Pear trees are creating fluffy white clouds above our heads. Spring is a beautiful season in and near the Smoky Mountains.
Here in East Tennessee the Bradford Pear trees are creating fluffy white clouds above our heads. Spring is a beautiful season in and near the Smoky Mountains.
Here in East Tennessee the Bradford Pear trees are creating fluffy white clouds above our heads. Spring is a beautiful season in and near the Smoky Mountains.
In Austin we do not generally have the extremes that people up north face. I have seen some iris blooms. Down the street a Bradford Pear is flowering beautifully, the red buds are pretty in pink, and the Live Oak Trees are throwing their old leaves all over the place. Spring is here. And I am so very grateful.
In Austin we do not generally have the extremes that people up north face. I have seen some iris blooms. Down the street a Bradford Pear is flowering beautifully, the red buds are pretty in pink, and the Live Oak Trees are throwing their old leaves all over the place. Spring is here. And I am so very grateful.
In Austin we do not generally have the extremes that people up north face. I have seen some iris blooms. Down the street a Bradford Pear is flowering beautifully, the red buds are pretty in pink, and the Live Oak Trees are throwing their old leaves all over the place. Spring is here. And I am so very grateful.
In Austin we do not generally have the extremes that people up north face. I have seen some iris blooms. Down the street a Bradford Pear is flowering beautifully, the red buds are pretty in pink, and the Live Oak Trees are throwing their old leaves all over the place. Spring is here. And I am so very grateful.
In Austin we do not generally have the extremes that people up north face. I have seen some iris blooms. Down the street a Bradford Pear is flowering beautifully, the red buds are pretty in pink, and the Live Oak Trees are throwing their old leaves all over the place. Spring is here. And I am so very grateful.
Yep, Kareni, that’s March! It sounds like you’re a bit south of Maryland where I live. Flowers sooner are always a good thing. *G*
Yep, Kareni, that’s March! It sounds like you’re a bit south of Maryland where I live. Flowers sooner are always a good thing. *G*
Yep, Kareni, that’s March! It sounds like you’re a bit south of Maryland where I live. Flowers sooner are always a good thing. *G*
Yep, Kareni, that’s March! It sounds like you’re a bit south of Maryland where I live. Flowers sooner are always a good thing. *G*
Yep, Kareni, that’s March! It sounds like you’re a bit south of Maryland where I live. Flowers sooner are always a good thing. *G*
Sounds lovely, Sonya! I thought of Australia when I wrote this, but figured March was probably still a changing season even though the weather is going in the other direction.
Sounds lovely, Sonya! I thought of Australia when I wrote this, but figured March was probably still a changing season even though the weather is going in the other direction.
Sounds lovely, Sonya! I thought of Australia when I wrote this, but figured March was probably still a changing season even though the weather is going in the other direction.
Sounds lovely, Sonya! I thought of Australia when I wrote this, but figured March was probably still a changing season even though the weather is going in the other direction.
Sounds lovely, Sonya! I thought of Australia when I wrote this, but figured March was probably still a changing season even though the weather is going in the other direction.
Sounds wonderful! I always look forward to the flowering trees. The redbud should be blossoming any minute now.
Sounds wonderful! I always look forward to the flowering trees. The redbud should be blossoming any minute now.
Sounds wonderful! I always look forward to the flowering trees. The redbud should be blossoming any minute now.
Sounds wonderful! I always look forward to the flowering trees. The redbud should be blossoming any minute now.
Sounds wonderful! I always look forward to the flowering trees. The redbud should be blossoming any minute now.
Annette, spring is the happiest season, isn’t it? More sunshine and one gorgeous new thing blooming every day.
Annette, spring is the happiest season, isn’t it? More sunshine and one gorgeous new thing blooming every day.
Annette, spring is the happiest season, isn’t it? More sunshine and one gorgeous new thing blooming every day.
Annette, spring is the happiest season, isn’t it? More sunshine and one gorgeous new thing blooming every day.
Annette, spring is the happiest season, isn’t it? More sunshine and one gorgeous new thing blooming every day.
I like the changeable weather in general, but here in Missouri March usually is the worst month for pollen allergies, so I don’t care much for this particular month.
I like the changeable weather in general, but here in Missouri March usually is the worst month for pollen allergies, so I don’t care much for this particular month.
I like the changeable weather in general, but here in Missouri March usually is the worst month for pollen allergies, so I don’t care much for this particular month.
I like the changeable weather in general, but here in Missouri March usually is the worst month for pollen allergies, so I don’t care much for this particular month.
I like the changeable weather in general, but here in Missouri March usually is the worst month for pollen allergies, so I don’t care much for this particular month.