today was the day. first of spring. flies buzzing, a furry caterpillar crawling up the driveway, fierce rays of sun pricking freckles onto my face... after days and weeks and months of mostly grey skies, a bright and warm day felt surreal.
nettle is starting to sprout and aquilegias are putting out fresh, green leaves. i'm trying not to get too ahead of myself, there could well be snow ahead yet, even in april. but somehow i doubt that winter will be making a comeback. i hope it's more than wishful thinking, because my gears have already shifted.
