Today Haru-Ichiban, the first winds of spring, seem to have arrived. The temperature is in the mid 60's and the wind is blowing fiercly. We have had some days with strong winds like this throughout the "winter", but up until now they had arrived accompanying a cold front, usually marking the coldest days. This is the first warm wind that has swept through.
It's quite a different feeling from Minnesota in February. While Northlanders are still in prime blizzard season, Ojika's plum trees are breaking in to bloom. The daffodils have been up for a month now, filling the open areas with a wonderful fragrance. Even a few of the early blooming cherry trees are showing flowers, although I'm told the majority wait until April.
As far as I am concerned, Ojika had one day of winter this year. Snow fell and stayed on the ground for that one day, and to me, that marks the sole appearance of old man Frost.
I am looking forward now to planting a garden and hopefully moving into a small, more traditional style house instead of my concrete and plastic apartment. I'm just waiting on the OK from the school. More on that soon. And hopefully pictures of the place as well.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
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sounds beautiful. I'm getting antsy for spring time in Duluth. We haven't gotten snow in over a month. It's just been dry & freezing! I can't wait to see your new place if you decided to move!
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