It's Spring... Kinda.

Well, it's spring. Which, unfortunately in Northern Maine means we'll probably be shoveling snow for another month. But, at least we can look forward to some more sunshine and perhaps a day or two that is above the freezing mark. If, however, you are like me and hoping that spring comes a bit earlier this year, there are a few things that you can do to help move the season on.

First, take a day or two off from work and snow blow not just the driveway, but the entire lawn. It's amazing how good you will feel when you look out your window and can't find a snowbank anywhere in sight. Of course, this tip does come with its challenges. Namely, what is a person to do with all that excess snow? And though I'm not suggesting that you intentionally blow all the snow into your neighbor's backyard. I really don't know what a person is to do if the wind is simply blowing in that direction.

Second, get yourself some robins. Of course, I don't expect you to just stop by the local pet store and pick up a flock of the red-breasted birds. But you know, with a little red paint and an airbrush... those backyard chickadees, finches, and squirrels can be made to look robin-y soon enough.

And third, put a cork in those full-bodied red wines that you drink all winter long. And break open a few bottles of a nice, crisp, light white wine. It's spring – a time for white wine. And after enough of the stuff, you'll almost be able to forget that you're sitting in a lawn chair in your snow blown backyard attempting to get a subzero suntan through your parka.

Happy spring everyone!