Spring--And Second Chances

Spring has arrived to the desert Southwest, and with it the return of warm (or should I say warmer?) temps. We had wind gusts last Thursday of up to 40 mph, but we got some rain out of it overnight, which we desperately need, and also some snow up on the mountains.

It’s a beautiful time of year here. Nights are still cool (in the 50s and 60s), and as the days get longer we can take advantage of the abundant sunshine. (At least, until summer arrives and the temps climb—and stay—over 100 degrees.) And even though the pollen count is high and wreaking havoc on a lot of people (me to a certain extent, but nothing like I’ve seen other people suffering), it’s still one of my favorite times of the year.

Some of the cacti has already been blooming, plus the palo verde trees, bringing color to the browns and greens of the desert. Put it all underneath a robin’s egg blue sky, and you have…paradise.

You know what Spring makes me think of? Renewal. Renewal of hope—a second chance at doing things you perhaps missed out on before, or have put off. It’s a new time for those New Year’s Resolutions—dust ’em off and make a commitment to yourself to start over. Doesn’t matter if it’s the second time, or the fiftieth. Just start again. This time might just be the time.

What would you like a “do over” for?