Haiku-ish, sorta

Forsythia
Acid yellow fills my eyes
Makes me dizzy

Peepers!

I heard the first ones yesterday when I was walking the dog. There is no happier sound in spring.

Winter-- Are We Done Yet?

The first crocuses finally made their appearance this week, despite yet another Friday morning snow. They really aren't the most impressive of flowers, but at least they give me some hope that this long, long winter has got to be coming to an end sooner rather than later.