Leaving like a Lion

An old expression," March enters like a Lion and leaves like a Lamb." Somehow it has gone topsy-turvy this year. We had 3-4 snows this March, which technically made it February, and now the wind has been howling for the last several days as we approach April. ( so April must be March this year...wait..a minute..a month disappeared some place.)

In my past when I lived in So.California I desperately missed seeing winter turn into spring, and summer give over to fall. Out there it was either fire season or mud slide season, with a few earthquakes tossed in to keep it interesting. There was nothing so depressing as 85 degree weather on Christmas day, well, for me that is, it just did not feel right.

I think Mother Nature is having hormonal mood swings this year and is feeling all discombobulated. As for me? I am itching to dig in the dirt and plant flowers or veggies, which is typical for me. I have been known to jump the gun and plant too soon, which leaves me fretting and cussing myself out. Patience? A virtue that either really works for me or completely fails, nothing in between.

My eyes are open wide and searching for that bright green of spring. The robin's have made their appearance, taunting Gilligan from the safety of the front yard. They must be wondering where the worms are themselves seeing that the ground is not ready to spring forth grass or worms.

I'm waiting for the Lamb to bring gentler and warmer breezes. It is going to be a chilly Easter here.

Oh....and I left a sign out telling the bunny to hop on by. As usual, like most every holiday of the year, I am working. The bunny may not be safe if he stops here without me home. I will also be missing my favorite religious holiday as Easter Sunday has always filled my heart with joy. With Easter falling on April fool's day this year, it's no wonder our weather is nuts...best April Fool's joke ever... Spring?!? Nope...more Winter.
Grrrr.

hugs,
k

PS: OOPSY!  I stand corrected by the editor. She reminded me that Easter falls on the 31st of March and not April 1..damn! I say..close enough..lol.

I Need a break!

Well, I do, but it's unlikely that I will get one. I'm not asking for much, just some time away from work. It seems like forever since I had a real vacation. It's been 11 months since I got a chance to step away and gather some needed rest. September SHOULD have been a vacation, but lets face it, being seriously ill and recovering slowly does not really count. There are no Club Samonella vacations listed anywhere...or I at least pray that there are not. And Hellfire!.. I am still paying for that luxurious hospital visit.

The pressure seems to have been growing full speed ahead since after Christmas. Work used to be something that I looked forward to and enjoyed. That all changed with a change in management. I don't think there is one person on our shift who feels differently, because I have heard most of them and can commiserate on my own. I tried and still do try to keep the positive energy flowing, but it seems as though we are being buried in negative energy from the top on down. I hate losing good people who probably would have stayed.

So yes, I long for a quiet beach, the sound of waves breaking against the shore, sunshine soaking in...and rejuvenation. Realistically, on my budget, none of that is possible, but it is a nice dream. I can always hope, and always will.

k