It's truly amazing how a few days of above-freezing temperatures and sunshine can make everything feel better. I didn't really notice how heavy the winter depression was until it lifted.
The ground is still covered in snow, but the days are getting noticeably longer and apparently the early migrants are already moving. So I may have to restart last year's habit of stopping for a quick look on the river trails after work, see what kind of ducks are hanging around.
Somewhat optimistically, I'm also starting to think about my gardens already. Mostly because I've discovered a community garden in my neighbourhood, which means that I might actually be able to grow some of my own vegetables this year. My own little yard is prohibitively small, and the sheer malicious intelligence of the local squirrel population has meant growing nothing but flowers for the past six years (and even then, only certain flowers; let's not speak of what happened to the lilies, blazing star, and tulips).
In summary: spring! Coming soon to a season near you!
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