When I woke up the other morning and there was seven inches of snow on my deck I thought I was dreaming. But with the sun out and the temperature rising, it made shoveling a little easier and less precise. Mother Nature sure is teasing us this spring.

Here we go waiting for spring. My crocuses are up and blooming and the daffodils are up and budded. They have been snowed on and now rained on. My friend who keeps me updated on the wildlife aspect of spring, Jan Norton, called to report that she and her husband Floyd heard two pinkeltinks. I hope that means warmer weather is on the way.

Well, we are waiting for yet another storm. I know it has been dark and gloomy and snowy and rainy, but I am glad we are not watching the TV for tornado warnings like a few of my friends in Florida. Good luck to all.

Rain, snow, rain, snow, rain, snow equals three inches of ice. Another eight to 12 inches on top means we should all stay in our houses and wait for it to melt. Unless you have a snowplow or wonderful neighbors to come to shovel you out, that is.

Thank you to all, especially my special neighbors who did shovel me out.