Spring?

It doesn't take much for Minnesotans to think it's spring. Hell, we're having a cold spell this week, but since the daytime temps will probably stay above 40, we think spring is here. Last week, I saw folks in shorts and sandals. Of course, come October, 50 degrees will get your winter jacket out.

Unfortunately, this is just about the ugliest time of year. The snow has melted leaving piles of sand and greasy dirt coating everything. Our yard is full of sticks and trash, but it's too soggy to really step out there and clean it up. Our trellis and grass sustained a fair amount of snowplow damage.

But my sedum is starting to come up. So I'm happy.