The robins have descended as if overnight. Last Thursday their calls and alarms were welcome sounds. I passed a female robin in a tree while I was walking back from work on Friday afternoon. She gave me a confident look with a sense of determination; as if a guardian of Springtime, here to usher it in. 'Welcome back!' I said as I walked by her and breathed a sigh of relief. Last weekend, outside was looking like this:
And fortunately this weekend is looking much like this:
Along my walk home I also passed an elderly neighbor sitting on his front porch. 'Don't worry, summer's coming' he claimed. 'I hope so!' I responded. All in all it seems everyone is ready for some greenery and blossom. I've got our spring wreath in place so let's not turn back now!
