Chilmark is bathed in April sunshine as I write in early week, making the abundantly planted window boxes at the new Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank location look cheerfully spring like. Needless to say they will look even better when the snow melts off them.

Chilmark should burst into bloom this week after the soaking rains of the last few days. Many daffodils are already in full bloom with buds showing promise. Seems early but I can never remember from year to year what blooms when! I just know we are always eager to have spring arrive.

Chilmark looks very good to these weary eyes. I am happy to be home from two weeks down under. Celia Slater, my 17-year-old granddaughter, travelled with me to Melbourne, Australia, where we were royally entertained by our Mosher cousin who lives in Essendon, a nearby suburb of Melbourne.

February, with its weather so mighty and variable, lends itself to scrolling the internet for random facts to share. Here are just a few that might prompt a little dinnertime chatter. Did you know, on Feb. 19, 1884, more than 60 tornadoes struck the southern U.S.?