Spring Behavior Blossoming

Just as all of the shades of green and spring blooms are taking over, so are the natural tendencies towards spring behavior in humans.  I am generalizing, of course, but speaking for myself, all indications point to spring. 

First, allergy season has hit.  The stuffiness, dry eyes and accompanying symptoms of spring blossoms, which usually hit hardest in May or so, have settled in for a longer season this year.  The spreading blankets of color are captured like time elapse video in my mind, and while this is pleasing to the eyes aesthetically, it can also prove ironically irritating. 

Next, the winter activities employed during free time over the last several months have gently slid out of style in favor of those more appropriate for spring and summer.  The last few weeks have included weekly grass cutting, which is one of my favorite activities.  I get almost as excited about seeing the grass grow as I do about the spreading blankets of color because it means I'll have an excuse to break out the mower.  What is possibly more exciting than this thrill?!  Weed wacking, pulling weeds and putting careful thought into landscaping and some garden plants are just a few other fun activities taking center stage.  The latter two are in the slow lane until we discontinue the overnight freeze trend, but they rank pretty high for the excitement factor. 

Lastly, dinner menus are quickly changing.  The soups and stews of winter have taken the back seat to lighter and most enjoyable veggies and entrees.  The refreshing colors and tastes of spring vegetables and fruits are equally as pleasing as the birds and blooms of the warmer weather.  Last weekend included the exciting purchase of a new grill.  We barely got it situated on the porch before tossing several cobs of corn on for grilling.  What a delicious treat for a Sunday dinner!  Upcoming grill treats will include pineapple, salmon, asparagus and burgers.  Culinary delights abound when the grill comes into play.  While most grill food can be kept very simple, the results are almost always delicious, healthy and can be pleasantly diverse.

With plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures, spring is off to a great start.  In fact, I wouldn't mind if the current temps and conditions would stick around rather than being chased off by high humidity and even higher temps.  But, I guess I'll take what Mother Nature has to give.