Spring is in the Air

It's strange how a simple change in the weather can change ones mood. I smelled Spring today in the first gratifyingly warm breeze of the new year. I highly recommend daffodils to ring in the new season.

Side Note: I prefer to ring in seasons rather than years. Yes, I 'ring in' more than most, but each new season does mean a new celebration. I think we need to allow ourselves more reasons to celebrate in life.

That said, anyone can ring in Spring and support a cause we are all affected by, one way or another. The American Cancer Society is currently holding daffodil campaigns across the country. Please check it out. You can purchase fresh cut flowers or bulbs to plant. Daffodils are a true symbol of Spring and will make the end of winter (for those that are freezing like me) that much more bearable. But most important:

"Donations received through the Daffodil Days program enable the Society to offer free programs and services that help people fight cancer with courage and optimism, while providing physical and emotional assistance and financial information to ease the cancer experience.Additionally, daffodil contributions provide the Society with much-needed dollars to fund groundbreaking cancer research, educate people about the importance of cancer prevention and early detection, and advocate for meaningful public health policies that benefit the community." - The ACS Web site

Don't let the whole punxy phil conspiracy get you down. Of course winter is going to be 6 more weeks. I mean, isn't is always? But that doesn't mean you can't start ringing in Spring now. Cheers.

March 14, 2008, Daffodils in full bloom









Image © Ginny A. Roth