Sun and Shadows

I know it has been a long, cold, snowy winter so far when I find myself wandering outside in my yard despite the snow filling my boots. It's 15 degrees and I am thinking, "it's pretty nice outside"!  Just seeing the sun and the bright blue sky had me fooled.  The snow, some of it, has been welcome in my garden acting as insulation to the plants against some brutally cold weather. I had a little chat with a few of my more tender stems and roots to encourage them to hold on as spring will most certainly be here soon. They know I am lying but I'm sure they appreciated my encouraging words. Yes, I am one of them, I talk to plants.  Some get names. I am longing for spring but today is a beautiful winter day! Finding myself enjoying it before the next snow falls...tomorrow.