Every year about this time, when February gives way to March, I look forward to what I've come to know as the "unofficial" start to Spring. Yesterday at 3pm, WLW700 In Cincinnati aired the first Spring training game for the Reds. The broadcast started off with the voice of Marty Brennaman saying, "Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Reds baseball."
Something changes all of the sudden within me. It's no longer "winter" in my mind and soul. The weight of the cold and darkness is lifted. It's like someone snapped their fingers in my face, and woke me up out of a long, ugly "coma." It brings a smile to my face and a skip in my step. There are things to do. Gotta get out of the house. Less TV for sure. Take my dog on longer walks. Spring cleaning (yeah, I actually look forward to this) and yard work!
I hate Winter. I hate dirty snow along the side of the road, and dead trees and bushes. I hate the grime and salt all over my car. I hate having to bundle up just to get the mail. I hate the heating bill. I hate getting "zapped" everytime I touch something or someone. I hate ice unless it's in my tea.
But...I love Winter for how it makes me feel when it departs. Because of Winter, I'm so much more appreciative of the onset of new life, more light, warmth, colors, birds singing in the morning, and (even thought they stink), yes...Reds baseball!
Spring...it's the most wonderful time of the year. Reminds me of a song from back in the day...revisions in italics:I used to think maybe you loved me now Springtime I'm sure
And I just cant wait till the day when you knock on my door
Now everytime I go for the mailbox , gotta hold myself down
Cause I just can't wait till you write me your coming around
I'm walking on sunshine , wooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
and don't it feel good!!
I used to think maybe you loved me, now I know that it's true
and I don't want to spend my whole life, just waiting for you
now I don't want you back for the weekend
not back for a day , no no no
I said Springtime I just want you back, and I want you to stay
woah yeh!
I'm walking on sunshine , wooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
I'm walking on sunshine, woooah
and don't it feel good!!
Yeah baby!
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