There's a saying that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, The latter part of that saying remains to be seen, but this month definitely came in roaring. March 1st was ushered in by some gusty winds, and there have been several days, today included, where it's been kicking dust and debris around at 30-40 miles per hour out there. My deck and walkway have been littered with tree branches, what I refer to as Mother Nature doing her final housekeeping of the winter season by clearing away the dead branches so that the ones still with life in them have room to grow.
My winter housebound cats (their choice to stay in and keep their feet, faces and fur warm and dry) don't like going out when it's windy. But last week, when the temperatures got into the 50s and 60s during the day, they were outside sucking up the light and heat of the sun anytime the wind died down. They've also discovered that at around 8:00 AM (now 9:00 AM thanks to Daylight Saving Time that started today), the sun comes streaming in the balcony door and they can get their solar "fix" for at least an hour before it goes away and returns on the other side of the house around 11:00 AM. So, while the big cat of winter may roar all it wants, the little cats seek out signs of it going away and of better days that are coming. They're as tired of the darkness and chill as we are.
Only 6 days until spring.
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