It seems like just yesterday that I said, "Finally! The 70's are coming!"
But I know that wasn't so because it rained yesterday and the temperature stayed in the 60's.
We also had some terrific thunderclaps during the afternoon.
But today the sun is back and the mercury is forecast to climb into the mid 70's again.
By the weekend, the 80's will be here, followed by the mid to upper 80's next week.
So it's time to put aside all those bitter complaints about how cold it is and bring out the seasonal complaints about how hot it is.
One thing about the weather - it's always changing.
Frankly, I like it when the temperature gets into the 80's
It makes the early evenings (i.e. The Cocktail Hour) pleasant enough to sit out on the patio.
I have noticed that the birds apparently like the warmer weather too.
We have seen an influx of goldfinches, house finches, the occasional robin, some warblers and, of course, the flirting doves.
But the doves seem to stay all winter.
Incidentally, I watched our rent-a-cat Matty up on the wall around our backyard a few days ago with a fixed gaze on something on the ground on the other side.
Then he disappeared, only to appear a short time later with what appeared to be a baby bird in his mouth.
He paid me no nevermind.
He just hurried along the wall, clear around our house and bounded down, heading for his real home with his prey.
So, the cycle of life continues, in spite of the pandemic.
Stay safe and well and sane, Gentle Readers.
We'll get over this in time.
And get out of your houses and enjoy some sunshine.
