When I think...

When I think spring I do not think of freezing rain and 30 mile an hour winds that freeze the cold water to your face.

When I think spring I do not think of giant trees swinging low from all the rain frozen on their branches.  They talk as they swing pleading with the sun to melt them.

When I think spring I do not think of wind chills, snow, record low temperatures.

When I think of spring, I think of the ice cream shop opening soon.  A nice bike ride on the local trails.  A walk (drag) with my dog.  The smell of sunshine in my car.  Birds singing.  The soft pouring rain to help all the new life grow strong.  Cookouts.  Patio furniture.  Flip-flops.

When I am thinking of spring, I know that summer is just around the corner.