Well, seemingly in spite of some of our best efforts, Spring actually came.

The daffodils are starting to open.  The hyacinths are pushing their way up through the dirt.  The walking onions and strawberry plants in the backyard are really starting to take off.

And the best part is, none of this required a damn bit of effort on my part.  It all just kind of happened on its own – the same way it always does…