So grateful that the long, dark, cold of winter is over. Despite damp, chilly March days and cold nights with frost, spring is on its way.
Hibernation was nice and cozy as the snow fell, but I long to breathe again.
I long to shed those wretched masks and with deep gulps, inhale life and spring air. There’s a growing desire to live somewhere where masks aren’t required. I find myself thinking more and more about moving to another state where freedom lives. Where smiles are contagious instead of fear.
My daughter would say, “Oh Mother, don’t be so dramatic!” But I need to breathe.
In the past year, I’ve learned a lot about myself. Having always been a shy and quiet person, I’ve surprisingly discovered a rebel lives inside me, who is clamoring to get out.
So many things I thought were important, are falling by the wayside. Shedding baggage is so liberating. Trying times often have a way of bringing life into focus . . . revealing with a new clarity, what really matters . . . revealing how I want to spend my limited currency of time.
Breathe again . . deep breaths.
I think everyone is sick of masks, Cindy. Hopefully, this will be the only pandemic in our lifetime. I hope you enjoy your garden as spring unfurls its beauty.
Sadly, I find that most or at least many people are more comfortable with their masks than without. Even with a mask and vaccine, some I know will not leave their home. Fortunately, I have friends that aren’t afraid to share a meal at a restaurant, or sit and have long talks. For that, I feel blessed and refreshed.
My garden does bring joy after the darkness and cold of winter, and every flower seems a gift. You are most fortunate Kris to be able to enjoy your gardens all year round. I must find a warmer climate where hibernation isn’t so long. Maybe Tennessee or South Carolina.
Hi Cindy. I really do understand how you feel about the masks. It takes all the joy out of going anywhere or seeing anyone. I feel I am being silenced. 🙁 Good you have some friends who are more relaxed. Here, our shops and restaurants are still closed and masks are mandatory everywhere indoors and in the town centres too. Thank goodness Spring is on the way! I hope you have some nice sunny days soon and can get out and take some deep gulps and smell Spring in the air! 🤗
Dear Cindy, I can understand you so well but I fear this is far from over and we need to be strong to get through this. Spring certainly helps and our gardens too. I always think of the poor people locked up in their apartments with nowhere to go, especially now when the days are getting longer and we all need to go out and breathe. Not many places left where we can do it though. Wishing you a happy Easter and strength and courage for the months ahead, Annette