Yearning for Spring
In Los Angeles the reminder of spring came when Trader Joe’s would put out little bunches of daffodils. Since the weather was consistently warm, I sought out such tangible markers for seasonal changes. So, yes, despite the 70 something temperatures I knew it was fall when pumpkins would arrive at all the grocery stores.
The Trader Joe’s here has been selling tulips and daffodils, teasing us with the possibility of spring, despite the cold, brisk air outside. Although spring is technically some days away, I brought home these beautiful, cheery flowers to brighten up what had been a long, long, long winter.
This simple arrangement infused me with the possibility of those days when the sun warms your cheeks and the city comes alive as young girls show their pale wintry legs. After this gloomy winter, both metaphorically and pyschologically, we are all in need of such light heartedness.
