Early Spring

It is the first day in March, but it feels more like April. We have an early spring this year. There have been many days with temperatures above the freezing point lately, and just a little snow is left in small piles here and there. It is damp and muddy outdoors. I think I would prefer a little more true winter. The weather is not ours to decide upon, however. Perhaps this is a good thing, it gives us something to talk about and complain about, while we know noone is to be blamed. Thus, nobody can take offence, when we whine. This may feel relieving once in a while.