I saw a comic recently that describes the month of March perfectly. Two people are standing outside and it starts to rain, one of them comments on that by saying "Oh, it's raining again." The next panel has the other same person saying, " And now it's a mix of snow and ice." The third and final panel has some colored in streaks through the air and the first person asks the question "Is that mud?" To which the other person simply states "I hate March." Honestly I don't hate March. Much like September it's a transmission month for me, where I shake off the dust and depression of winter and look forward to longer days, warmer temperatures and a more colorful environment. This winter was generally mild, with only December bearing snow and unbearably cold temperatures. Having grown up in Western Pennsylvania, I know that Mother Nature has at least one more ice storm up her sleeve. Even as I write this our yard is cov
Can the City Mouse adjust to life in the country? The day to day adventures of a "city boy" in rural PA trying to adjust to things like chopping wood, growing his own food and dealing with the horrors of the complete lack of a decent Chinese restaurant.