Tiffany Painter

Here we are in the middle of winter. That time when we are surrounded by white, have limited daylight, feel a frost in the air, and … What is with all the sunlight? Does it really say almost 60 degrees on the weather app? Is that the grass I see in the yard? This winter is fake! Or is it fake summer? Well, fake spring. Warmer weather, longer days, signs of vegetation. Whatever you call it, I love it. I really think my family tree must have a sunflower somewhere on it. I can feel myself stand up taller and lift my head to the sun. As far as I’m concerned, it can continue to pretend to be spring as long as it wants. I know the naysayers will start to spout off about the lack of snow and worry about water levels. And I know that is important. But for these few days, or maybe even a week or so, let’s enjoy fake spring. March is just around the corner and reality will set in. Snow shovels will get used again and gray skies will hang over our heads. There will probably be some fake winter in April when it is supposed to be spring. But today, I’ll be standing tall enjoying this fake season and soaking up the sun.

2/19

playing hide and seek
challenge when trees have no leaves
struggle to dim light

2/20

dogs are like children
cats resemble teenagers 
full of many moods

2/21

when given a gift
blue sky, warm breezes blowing grass
leave treadmill at home 

2/23

enjoy fake summer
shadow of park bench by lake
before snow returns