Spring Dilemma

Hyacinths Mean Spring

It's been a long, hard winter here in Michigan, but today was a glorious reminder that spring is on its way.  Although the weather channel predicted cooler temperatures, it reached a balmy 52 degrees this afternoon.  The neighbors were all outside chatting to one another, kids were riding their bikes down the sidewalk, and both my pets were frantic to get outside.

As was I!  And it was today that I realized that my yearly dilemma was upon me.  Every spring when the weather turns, I know that I should be inside working (books don't write themselves, after all), but it was just too nice to stay inside and be on the computer.

So I compromised.  I went outside, but I worked in the yard, clearing all of the trash that the snow had kept hidden since November.  So I was able to get rid of the icky mess of sodden newspapers that never were picked up, crushed soda straws and old plastic bags while at the same time feeling the sun on the back of my neck.

As the weather continues to grow more lovely, I'll have to force myself to stay inside and work, but I'd never trade this beautiful spring for more of our snowy winter.