Let's Pretend It's Spring

I know it's only January 21st, and we have many more days of winter

ahead, but I woke up this morning thinking about Spring.  I went inside

my closet and pulled out two dresses both in pinks and greens.  I tried

them on because I wanted to make sure they still fit after the holidays.

I tried to behave myself after all the fancy dinners and travel, and

fortunately my resolve paid off because they still fit.  However, it also

made me long to wear them.  Oh well, back into the closet they went.

Our winter down here so far has been pretty good.  Lot's of gray and

cloudy days, and lots of wind, but no freezes.  That makes me happy

because my ginger plants continue to get taller and fuller.

You might also be thinking ...  wasn't there a time last Fall when she was

longing for sweater weather?  Well, that's true, I was longing for scarves,

and cashmere, and corduroy.   I am still wearing them and enjoying them

especially on damp and chilly days, yet I am also longing for the warm 

sun on my face and seeing the new life in the garden that will one

day return.  What can I say ....  I'm fickle!

My houseplants are getting particularly special care because I am longing

to play in the dirt.  Spring tends to arrive early here in South Texas, but

it also is fleeting.  We mostly have two seasons, winter and summer, and

Spring is a true gift that we all savor.

In the meantime, I will amuse myself with gardening catalogs and

photos of patios and verandas on Pinterest.  It never hurts to be prepared!

Sparkle and Shine and Big Texas Hugs,

Susan and Bentley