April 7, 2026

Sounds of Spring

Swish of the sliding glass door opening. And staying open.

Whistle of the cardinal. And the answering whistle from another cardinal, three blocks away. Hello! Hello!

Raindrops. Filling up the bird bath.

Kids in the street. Passing the football. Watch it! That;s my lamp post.

The motorized bikes, scooters, skateboards. Out in full force.

Along with flip flops and shorts.

Flap flap. Winter coat going to the back of the closet.

Whirr. Whirr. Lawn mower cutting the grass for the first time this year.

Whack! Going, going, gone! First home run of the season. Reds opening day.. They lost.

Toilet flushing. Okay,it’s not spring, but after a winter of backed up sewer, leaking pipes, huge plumber ‘s bills, there’s not much sweeter than a swup of a working toilet.

Spring. I can’t get enough.