“In like a lion, out like a lamb,” could describe March in reverse this year. It’s been pretty sweet all month and now it’s decided to give us one more whammy before the big fade-out. Despite the set-back to my spring fever, I can’t help admiring the beauty of this March snowstorm (feel free to flip the virtual ‘bird’ in my direction if you’re not feeling this with me!). There’s lots of snow, inadequately plowed (did Montreal decide that after March 15th they could retire most of the fleet for the season? Tut-tut!) but it’s not very cold, so as long as you’re dressed adequately it’s quite nice to be out there. Plus, I know it’s not going to last so it’s not ruining my mood. In your face, winter!
You’re going to think I’m a real Pollyanna when I say that I’m glad my hard-working husband, Dave, is not suffering through this last (fingers crossed) snowstorm of the year but is instead enjoying the balmy temps and interesting culture and architecture of Havana. He left just in time to avoid this mess and when he returns on Saturday the snow will have melted in half, judging by the temperatures in the forecast. I hope he will take a few pictures of any interesting flowers he happens to see, and if so, I’ll post them here. I have my doubts, however! He’ll be too busy smoking stogies and listening to the local bands.
Here’s a picture of the Tranquil Garden today, just for comparison!
Since we’re back to winter temporarily, might as well embrace it! Here’s Gute Nacht from Die Winterreise with Fischer-Dieskau and (possibly) Gerald Moore. Enjoy!
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