Mid-Week Post.

I blog so infrequently these days, that it bothers me when I spend an entire blog post ranting against kids. (Was it a rant?   I didn't really mean for it to come off that way.)  But sometimes inspirations simply take over and I have to write about something that I observe, instead of the boring, everyday commotions that happen to me routinely.    So... That is what this post is for.   To catch up on all the "boring stuff."   (Because what would life be like without a little "boring?" ) 

It is currently raining outside.    Complete with all of the trimmings of lightning and thunder.   

And I love it! 

Who does not love the rain?   (Fishermen, perhaps.   Or anyone working outside...  Homeless people?)   Whatever!    I like the rain.   Especially when I am warm and dry and can enjoy the sounds and the cool breeze while sipping a warm beverage.  I guess, given those conditions,  anyone would enjoy a little sprinkle.  

But this rain is a little more symbolic of something bigger.   Spring!  I know it is not the "first rain" of the year...   But I think this will be the first one of Spring, as the temps should be warm enough to keep any freak snow storms away.   Last week,  I think Monday started off with snow again.   It did not last long.   But that kind of ruins the "Spring experience"  for many of us.   "I guess Winter is not done yet...."  Are the thoughts...

But a little rain,  a LOT of Thunder.   And a flash of lightning seems to act as the herald for Spring's final  Arrival.   

And I welcome it. 

There were smaller preliminary signs last week... If you bothered to notice  them.  

Crocuses!   During one of my walks, I noticed a splash of color on an otherwise brown lawn.  Crocuses peeking up and flashing a bit of purple to show that the season was about to change.  

Yesterday,   I saw the first Daffodils.   I'm sure, in a week or two,  the first Tulips will start popping up. Tulips have the honor of being announced by everyone in the form of a festival.  (Those Dutch people LOVE their Tulips....)  By that time,  it is fairly obvious that Spring is now here.   

In the mean time,  I will enjoy the sounds of the rain hitting the roof.  And the cool of the damp breeze as it seeps through the cracks in the windows of the porch.   I know the traditional saying is "April Showers bring May Flowers..."   But the Spring also offers the start of the Mushroom Season.   Even though there are mushrooms you can find during the winter,  I did not go out looking for any this year.    (And besides,  most of those are not edible.)  So I am looking forward to the beginning of another Mushroom Season.   Let the Hunt begin!

The cat does not seem to know what to do with the rain and thunder.   She likes looking outside, but perhaps it is the chill or sound that bothers her.   She is currently curled up next to me.   At least she is not under the couch, hiding.  

Another day at Haribo!   Last night, the three Material handlers in the back had a good game.  (Alex and Tino helped out where they could.)   We cleared the floor of materials and cleaned up the back so third shift had an easier time of it.  First shift always seems to leave us a disaster during the shift change.  I'm sure it is not intentional .  But that means we have to spend the first three hours just trying to stay above water and figure things out.   Well last night,   we not only managed to get the lines all of their materials, but we also were able to wrap and send all of those pallets that were on the floor to the warehouse.   An achievement worth noting!

I like that the days are finally getting a little longer.   I can enjoy the sunset before my first break is over.  I like watching the sun set... even when it is not over the waters of Lake Michigan.   There is something romantic about a red sky at night....   Like a warm embrace before the darkness envelopes you.  

Time waits for no one.   And I had better wrap this up before I head to work.  Another nice thing about the rain is there is an excuse to stay indoors and write instead of doing something "active."   Hurray for the couch potato!  (Not that I'm totally lazy... But I do have my moments.  And Sometimes I enjoy them!)   So I shall end this post and get ready for another day at the Haribo.   And try to make every second count.