Last week we had cold weather, even snow, as March came to a close and April began.
Spring, it appeared, was not quite ready to visit Pittsburgh.
Over the weekend the weather got a bit milder and rain replaced the snow.
Today it was downright warm, with a temperature of 70F (21C) as I prepared to leave my office for a lunchtime walk in the woods. The wind was blowing hard and the western horizon looked dark however, so I grabbed an umbrella - just in case the weather turned wet.
Sure enough, about midway through my walk, fat raindrops began to splatter all around me - the umbrella was soon unfurled, as the rain turned into a soaking shower.
The woods began to smell of wet earth and my thoughts turned to nature's renewal.
Leaves will soon be growing on the bare tree branches and all sorts of greenery will spring from the ground as the temperatures rise.
Nature's impending renewal could serve as a reminder to people perhaps, that it is time to shake-off the extra baggage we might have accumulated over the winter months and renew our outlook as well. I wonder how many will notice and ultimately how many will accept the invitation.
Spring, it appeared, was not quite ready to visit Pittsburgh.
Over the weekend the weather got a bit milder and rain replaced the snow.
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| A little after 6 pm on March 30, 2011 -- the snow is starting to collect on my car as the temperature hovers right above zero. |
Today it was downright warm, with a temperature of 70F (21C) as I prepared to leave my office for a lunchtime walk in the woods. The wind was blowing hard and the western horizon looked dark however, so I grabbed an umbrella - just in case the weather turned wet.
Sure enough, about midway through my walk, fat raindrops began to splatter all around me - the umbrella was soon unfurled, as the rain turned into a soaking shower.
The woods began to smell of wet earth and my thoughts turned to nature's renewal.
Leaves will soon be growing on the bare tree branches and all sorts of greenery will spring from the ground as the temperatures rise.
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| A Daisy's white petals "pop" against the verdant green of the undergrowth in the woods -- June 1, 2010 |
Nature's impending renewal could serve as a reminder to people perhaps, that it is time to shake-off the extra baggage we might have accumulated over the winter months and renew our outlook as well. I wonder how many will notice and ultimately how many will accept the invitation.
