It's no surprise to anyone (except maybe octogenarians in Florida) that it's been one heck of a winter. I know an Indian summer is when warmer weather extends far into Autumn; if there is an equivalent for a never-ending winter, we've certainly had it.
Recently, we've seen weather out of the teens, 20's, 30's and 40's, and have been able to enjoy a warm & cheery landscape; it's been great! I've enjoyed opening my balcony door and all of the windows and watching my cats run for "the great outdoors" in much the same way they do when hearing a can of cat food <pop> open.
I don't complain about winters, but I truly appreciate the changing of seasons into weather that allows my limbs to feel the warmth of the sun. I don't think I would appreciate it as much- the high of winter melting into spring- if I lived a two-season state such as California, or if my summers consisted of 100+ degrees and 100% humidity. I've lived in places like that, and I have to say that while I never had to dread a winter there, I never got used to having to dread my summers.
So here is to spring/summer in the Northeast. I know you can't beat our Cherry Blossoms, but I am convinced, too, that you can't beat the fresh warmth of our Spring/Summers.
- Christina