crammed with heaven

Earth's crammed with heaven; and every common bush afire with God; But only he who sees takes off his shoes, The rest sit around and pluck blackberries --Elizabeth Barrett Browning

the last couple of days have been so spring-ish...i have caught a horrible case of "spring fever". i am not sure if i will recover from it. especially if the cold, drippy, potentially snowy, conditions return tomorrow. sigh. i even had an urge to clean out the garage on saturday. it did not get done, but the urge remains in the undertow.

i love spring. i used to think i was totally a fall girl. but, i am realizing the magical splendor in spring. the sharpness of new-grass-green. the budding of trees. the warm sunshine on my face. the cool breezes that make it perfect for a light sweatshirt with shorts. and sandals. my toes love being untethered.

i am thankful that i live in an area that has 4 very distinct seasons. i love each of them...
the bright, hot days of summer...
the torrid autumn colors...
the breathlessness of fat snowflakes...
and the burst of spring.
i am ready to dig in the dirt. to plant flowers. to pull out the lawnchairs and enjoy some deck time dining alfresco. i am even ready to stain the dingy deck! but until mid-march i will just wait. and make my spring to do lists.