Spring Is Here

Nasturtiums

So how do we know in San Diego when Spring is actually here?

Unlike most of the rest of the country, we had a warm, pleasant winter, with temperatures mostly in the 70 degree range, but popping up into the 80s from time to time.

Then, when the Vernal Equinox arrived in the third week of March, our temperatures dropped back into the low 60s and we had clouds and periods of rain.

What???  Now that it's officially Spring, we've had days that are more like what our winter is supposed to be.

Years ago, when Cindy's folks were visiting us, her Mom asked us "How do you know when it's winter here?"

We had to think about it for a minute, and then we mumbled something about having to wear long pants when we play golf and having to close some of the windows at night.

But one of the main indicators of Spring's arrival is the crop of Nasturtiums on the hillside behind us.  I know they're considered an invasive species, but they're pretty, and to me they always mean Spring is here.