Today is the first day of Spring! The Vernal Equinox
Translated literally, equinox means "equal night." Because the Sun is positioned above the equator, day and night are about equal in length all over the world during the equinoxes.
I was awakened from a deep slumber this morning by a sound not heard in months- that of Robin-song. Robins are often called the "First Sign of Spring". Anyone who is familiar with their song knows that when they return home for the warmer weather- they think EVERYONE should get up with them each morning. This particular Robin was perched on our porch rail outside the bedroom singing to his heart's content. Karl didn't crack an eyelid. Wish I could sleep like that.
So here I am - cup of coffee, little Rupert (mom's puppy we are watching for her) snuggling by my side thinking about our family's special Rite of Spring.
When one thinks of Spring Traditions- cleaning, planting, starting seeds, the first Robin- all signs of rebirth and reawakening. Routines and things that put a "spring in your step", efforts that will be worthwhile in the months to come with a lush garden, pretty flowers, a clean home.
Unfortunately our Spring Rite is not something we look forward to-
It is time to take the cats- Cletus and Roscoe - to the vet. DOM DOM DOM DOOOOMM!
Anyone who has met our twin kitties knows- they are loving, curious and usually very laid back specimens of the feline persuasion. They are transformed into little lions when crammed in a carrier and taken to our sainted vets Diane and David McCracken. Each year brings the dread of yowling, drooling, copious amounts of white shedded hair and battle scars on ourselves and the vet from simply trying to worm the kitties with a Drontal pill.
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