Springtime

Happy first day of March!  This week, we've enticed narrator Nick J Russo out of his warm vocal booth-like den of winter hibernation to enjoy the gradual change in the seasons.  Don't worry.  He won't be allowed out for too long! 
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It’s finally here! (Spring, that is) When the cold begins to subside, the sun shines a bit brighter, and the tree buds start to appear, it means only one thing - spring is on the horizon!
Without a doubt, it’s my favorite time of year. Not only is the booth still pleasant to be in, (summer’s a trade off between nice weather and booth “hot box” issues), but there’s also a certain energy I appreciate with spring. With the warmer air brings the sights, sounds, and smells of nature sorely missed during the barren winter - fresh greenery, animals coming out of hibernation, and all the wonderful colors that come with it. There is nothing I enjoy more than waking up to the birds chirping outside, brewing a fresh pot of coffee, and enjoying a lovely morning of zen on the porch with my wife, watching the world regrow one bud at a time. With spring also comes one of my new favorite holidays introduced to me by my Wiccan wife - Beltane!  We celebrate it every year on May 1st, (May Day). Historically observed primarily in Ireland and Scotland, Beltane celebrates the coming of the Spring season. It is a time of reflection, love, and overall celebration! Each year, we tie ribbons to our trees in honor of the day, to represent individual wishes, goals, and blessings we strive for throughout the rest of the year. (It also looks really neat, too.)
With Beltane and spring in general, it gives me a renewed sense of purpose to be the best version of me I can be, with a positive outlook on life and a renewed sense of purpose.
Although I must note that here in Ohio, we often get fooled into thinking spring is here with a 50 degree day one day, and a giant snow storm with freezing temperatures the next. Such is the life of an Ohioan, I suppose.
Thanks for reading!


Find Nick J Russo and Falcon Sound Company on Facebook, or at www.falconsoundcompany.comAlso, check out Nick's newest narration, "Who We Truly Are," by Victoria Sue. 
See you next week, same bat channel! 


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