Good Morning to you.
I just have to say that spring in Cincinnati is the absolute best. Not that I have experienced it in many other locations, however, it's the people here. We embrace it immediately.
As we know, the winter in Cincinnati is brutal. And it seems to me, this past winter has been more brutal than the rest. Actually, in all honesty, every winter seems worse than the one prior. Maybe that is just me hating winter more every year....?
However, Cincinnati does not wait for extended periods of nice weather in order to jump on it. If there happens to be a 50 degree, sunny day in the middle of January, and snow is still on the ground, people are out, enjoying the day.
And THAT is the enthusiasm that makes Cincinnati springs fantastic. It is March 19th and the past three days have been perfect. March 17th, as you know was St. Patty's Day, which also gave us a big jump start. The outside patios of bars and restaurants were packed until late evening. AND as a bonus, daylight stays around for a while! Luis and I sat outside at Christy's and as it was bright and sunny at 6:30pm, we reminisced of the darkness beating me home after work just weeks ago (I normally get home at 5:30pm)... that was depressing.
So last night, I left the bedroom door open as it can be arranged to stay extremely dark in my room for all day if I so choose. Doing so, this morning, I was pleasantly woken up with streams of sunshine from the kitchen windows. What a wonderful way to wake up on a Saturday. I have to say, I love the house I currently live in and the kitchen is my favorite room. Two windows and a back door opening up to the yard make for a very bright, happy, welcoming location. Windows are also one of my favorite things.
And so, I must state the obvious, God is a genius. Bringing out days that are so undeniably beautiful, that can't help but to just liven people up; it's contagious. Thank You, God for spring, long days, beauty and a rejuvenated energy.
