neverspent | February 8: Interval

It's chilly enough today, but so gloriously sunny, with just a few fluffy clouds, I caught myself searching the grassy spots in my well-traveled walk from my office to my car. I know exactly where the bluets and Spring beauty will appear, and it seemed almost like the kind of day when they'd start making the attempt. It isn't unheard of in February, though not usually this early. And I may not have seen any flowers, but wouldn't you know it, I got home and noticed a tiny new green leaf in one of my pots of dormant peppermint runners.

Tomorrow I expect things will be greatly changed, at least for another day or two.