Vernal Equinox 2010
Posted by Sara on Mar 20, 2010 in Southern Life |
Each year in Austin, Texas for a few blissful days, the remaining cool breezes that were winter embrace the warm sun of the coming summer. All is right in the world.
Bluebonnets bud. Birds sing. Wise parents accompany their children outdoors for long hours of unrestricted play.
With no more than a quick “see you later” to the house, we make hasty calls to friends with the pressing questions: “What are you doing right now? Meet me at the park?” We’re eager to revel in every moment of unfettered freedom outside.
For we all know the truth – as quickly as spring arrives in Austin, the planet tilts and turns, tipping the sands of time in favor of the searing heat that is the Texas summer.
Happy First Day of Spring to you all!
beautiful. well said. happy spring!
I assume you sent this before your temperature dipped to 36 degrees this morning. Sorry. Sounds like spring in Colorado – 71 degrees on Thursday, snow on Friday.
Andrea – Happy Spring to you! Thanks for the kind words.
Mom – You aren’t kidding. I did post this in the warmth that was any other day this week.
What a great piece Sara. I can totally identify with that ever so short Texas spring – btw, that boy of yours is about the cutest kid I’ve seen, save my own children of course. Enjoy the Austin warming.
Spring has sprung, and now we’re getting a last breath of winter. You know what they say about Austin, though: If you don’t like the weather, give it a day. I think this goes for any day NOT in July – mid-October.