Spring In Kansas

Warm happened for one day this past week out here in Kansas. When this occurs, weather forecasters on local media outlets are ecstatic, and wailing sounds might be heard in sections of our county. On our single such evening so far this spring, a friend sent out the following:

Okay, I laughed.

Where Are You?

You must be traveling solo this year,

     Not drifting along with the sun.

You usually arrive with a large entourage,

    In rhythm with nature, as one.

Until you arrive with your sweet song of hope,

     The tune remains timeworn and plain.

Until you enter with power and grace,

     All flora and fauna abstain.

In our dreams by day and by night,

     Color replaces the gray.

In beautiful pictures we hold in our minds,

     You drive April snowstorms away.

~ VLP

Picture from Pinterest

Break Out the Convertibles

Yesterday was a beautiful day here in Colorado: sunshine, blue skies, no wind, temps in the 60’s. This day provided a nice respite from the past few weeks of freezing temperatures and wind along our beautiful front range.

While driving to church, I saw that many people had decided spring was here. At one restaurant, all of the outdoor tables were occupied. People arriving for church wore jackets and T-shirts, but not coats. Most “spring-like” of all, tops were down on convertibles.

I’ve never owned a convertible, but I do like them a lot. I’m sure that having one would provide me with loads of fun, but I’ve never been envious of those who have them. Well, not until last week when I received a picture of our great-grandson, Sawyer, in a beautiful, brand new, red convertible. I have an 11-year-old, low-mileage Grand Prix ready to trade. 

Sawyer Brent Walker in one very spiffy convertible.

Reality check: Winter is back today.