Spring is full of surprises. Subtle changes stir hope. Not withstanding our lengthening days,Our dreams of green grass and blooming daffodilsWither as large flakes drift earthward, covering ground and pussy willow alike. Ah, Well, we are sturdy Iowans, so we will take this in stride, but not without a mutter under our breath.
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How Do You Spell Spring?
Posted in April, Iowa in Winter, signs of spring, winter 2008 on April 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Welcome Back, Sun!
Posted in Iowa in Winter, record lows, Welcome Back Sun on January 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Oh, the sun! I just heard that Alaskans in the far north saw the sun the other day for the first time in two months! Here, it is up longer each evening and starting to be obvious in rising earlier in the mornings. 5:14 p.m. to set and there is a little after glow, and [...]




