This Week at Iten's Acres: Anticipation March 7, 2015

Ten days of almost spring-like weather are predicted at The Acres. Highs in the forties and even fifties. Rain, of course. I am sure as the snow melts it will be quite soggy around here. I'll take it. The beds will reappear. I wonder what I'll find? And I wonder what the week will bring? Is it possible that a crocus or two will show its beauty? Are the snowdrops hankering to be the first blooms of 2015? I am sure that under that snow blanket they have all been nice and warm. Anticipation. And when will the goldfinch start to bloom? Oh, I'm sure there are more cold days to come--it's not even spring yet; two weeks officially. And a couple of days ago it was minus five in the morning. So spring isn't here yet--but, anticipation.
And maybe it will encourage some of my Morrow County neighbors to take down their Christmas lights. As I cruise the backroads of Morrow County there are many homes and front yard trees still covered with lights. Sigh. It's March folks. What you think I'm a Scrooge or a Grinch? Never. They wimped out.
Homesteader is doing fine for those of you concerned with my safety. She has been patient with me. As long as I understand my responsibilities, she is kind. Not too many tirades about my human frailties lately. Well, not more than once or twice a day. Such vocal chords for a little thing. Currently, she is entertaining herself by jumping at the doorwindow and frightening the birds. A daily joy. Such power!
Anyway. A little warmth--sort of--is on the way. I shall be anxiously watching The Acres for the first beauties of spring. Can't wait.
Death to the man who came up with daylight savings time. I will reluctantly give you back your hour of sleep. He was probably one of those folks (dare I say, slackers?) that kept his Christmas lights up the year around. Sigh.