It was warm today. A mild, sweet, beautiful day, perfect for the first “official” day of spring.
Spring is all about anticipation and reward.
Anticipation that summer is a few short months down the road.
Reward for coping with cold and rain and wind in the form of blossom, daffodils and lambs.
Hello spring, it’s grrrrreat to see you.

I love the flowers and new growth. I think you can add renewal to anticipation and reward.
Heard about the earthquake. Everyone OK?
Yes, we’re all fine, we’re in the north of the North Island and Christchurch is in the South Island. It was quite a strong one, lots of old buildings collapsed, roads buckling, must of been terrifying. We are thinking of our fellow Kiwis