Sublette County Spring - Horses near the Wind RiversEmily Dickinson said, "A little Madness in the Spring / Is wholesome even for the King."
Today is the first day of spring, the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the north and south poles are equally distant from the sun, so we will have almost exactly the same amount of daytime as nighttime.
Harriet's Trivia for today: The common lilac blooms when the sum of the squares of the mean daily temperatures (Celsius) since the end of the previous frost equals 4,264. Huh? Another spring time thing is there is often an outage on the satellite TV signal, usually doesn't last long. But we are having that this morning. Or it could just be a storm going on blocking the signal between the dish and the satellite.
Last night when I let the dogs out it was just balmy that I checked the thermometer and it was 34 degrees! It's hardly been that here during the day. It had begun snowing with those big fluffy wet flakes. Sparky led me right to the towel when he came in. Like - "I'm all wet, dry me off and get me my cheese treat. Extra rubbing will be o.k. - get the tummy." Tell me they aren't smart. Anyway we got a couple new inches and there was enough wind that everything is plastered white this morning. The storm came from the east, which is unusual. It's about 28 now, so it's not melting off too fast. That's nice because its kind of a feast for the eyes. The sun is trying to shine a little now.
Gina called this morning and we had a nice visit and caught up with what's been going on in our lives. Also Jo called to say that both the county and the town had joined in a joint powers board to direct the planning for the new Fine Arts Center. I had stepped back a little from being involved for the last several months. Not sure if I can do much except support to help things along, but this was sure good news. Judi and Rollie got back from a vacation in Arizona a few days ago and she's off to see her daughter in Ohio today. Have fun and be safe, Judi.
More writing on The Book yesterday. I got a chapter done about my best high school girl friend Doreen. It sure brought back a lot of memories. She was a true friend all these years, even babysitting my girls after my divorce. When they moved to Logandale, we would go out and spend weekends with her family there and had such a good time. I never repaid her for any of that, and would like to think of something unique to do now. Any ideas? I also have a large chapter pretty well along about going to Basic High School in Henderson. What a lot crazy and fun times we had.
I haven't been writing much about this ozone thing that's happening here now, except to tell you Jim and Bob are flying the plane that they are measuring the stuff from, but i do just HATE what is happening to our air. If you want more info you can read as much as you want on pinedaleonline. What a terrible shame that our beautiful clear vistas are being trashed, as well as it is so unhealthy.
http://www.sublette.com/roundup/v105n10/v105n10s7.htm
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Wonderful photo! I didn't know that satellite reception would be effected by the equinox. While I still had my service, it went through a very molassas slow period today. I guess that is what it could have been.
Balmy at 34° ... today the temperature is 65° -- the price for that is some really nasty wind!
Oh, the dogs are not a dumb animal. Especially when they can coax you into some extra rubbing. When I let Gizmo in from his morning run, he barely gets in before he sits down for me to examine his feet for wet/dirt. Okay, and his tail feathers. Wish that boy would not have to back into the weeds so far during his morning constitution. Then in the afternoon, he comes to get me when it is time to feed the horses.
Sounds like the Fine Arts Center is going to move forward. Good luck with that. I know how much work you did in the beginning.
As for suggestions for Doreen ... you have just given her a whole chapter in your book. Right there it shows her how much she means to you. Maybe then add her to the credits. It really is hard to pay back babysitting!
I'm sorry about your ozone problem. You are just about the last frontier of pristine earth. I hate it almost as much as you do. Personally, I'd really be happy to go to town in a horse drawn buggy. (I kinda think I'm too old and fat to actually ride in.)
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