by Anna
Larson
from the
FAT CAT mystery series by Janet Cantrell
I didn’t think it would EVER get here this year. The trees
blossomed early, then got bit by frost. When the weather finally turns warm,
only a few will be left to put out their pink and white flowers. I know, spring
in Minnesota isn’t really here until the end of April. I just get impatient
every year.
Many years, there’s snow on the ground at the beginning of
April, but by the end, anyone can tell it is definitely Spring. That’s why I
love April in this place. It’s so exciting watching the tender shoots of bulb
plants peek up, then decide to live again. Watching tiny, tight leaf buds
unfurl during the month. And watching the grass tentatively take on its summer
green color.
The willows are always early and I think the light green of
their fronds is one of my favorite colors in the world. In fact, I’ll get out
my chartreuse vest and wear it today over my pale yellow long-sleeved shirt.
That will let the world know that I approve.
Anna Larson is the grandmotherly character in
the Fat Cat books. She is the co-owner of The Bar None dessert bar shop, along with
sleuth Chase Oliver, the owner of Quincy, who is the Fat Cat, himself. You can
follow their adventures in all three books: FAT CAT AT LARGE, FAT CAT SPREADS
OUT, and FAT CAT TAKES THE CAKE.
The FAT CAT mystery series is a national
bestseller. Check out the books on my page!
snow photo from morguefile by smilyhaiky
tree blossom photo from morguefile by marco maru
flowers in snow from morguefile by GaborfromHungary
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Don't mean to hurt your feelings, but spring in Minnesota is one of the reasons I am glad I live in Texas. Of course - in August - it can be a chore to not melt into a puddle - everything has a price.
ReplyDeleteI've lived both places, so I know entirely what you're talking about. :)
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