(C) 2026, Isaiah Jacobs
To say that I am happy that Friday was the first day of spring would be quite an understatement. Actually, if I could jump up and down and holler, making all kinds of loud noises in celebration of the warmer weather ahead, I would. As a guy with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), I’d consider that a risky move. So risky that I’ll sit here at my desk imagining myself jumping up and down and doing cartwheels in celebration.
I don’t know about you, but this past winter was way too challenging and too cold for me. I had at least 8 snow days when I couldn’t leave my home to do anything at all. The first few were great after a period of absolute crazy busy, but after that, I began getting cabin fever – just wanting to get outside.
We had a snowstorm in January that turned into an ice storm. We got about 6 inches or so of snow. Then, it changed to sleet or freezing rain. After it changed over, we got several inches of ice on top of the snow. We got enough ice that shoveling it, without chopping with a shovel, was nearly impossible. My 65-pound black Labrador Retriever could walk and run on the ice without breaking it. She stood, looking for any wildlife to walk across our yard, for several minutes, but never broke through.
Of course, seeing that caused me to realize you ain’t going anywhere anytime soon. We managed to get my wife’s car out so she could go to work, while mine stayed iced in for a few more days. When I finally got it out, after much beautiful sunshine melted some ice, making it easier to shovel, I felt like I was free again.
This past winter seemed to last forever. But, it didn’t. We are on our way to warmer weather, more outdoor activities and more fun than you can shake a stick at! I don’t know why people used to say that.
While Spring can bring some severe weather, as we were forecasted a week ago, Monday, at least when the storm passes, there’s no ice or snow to contend with. Though spring storms can bring some serious weather, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and heavy rains, that can be concerning, too. Familiarize yourself with the weather in your area so you have a general idea of what to expect.
Happy Spring! I am excited to be getting outdoors to do yard work, go camping, walk the dog more than usual, and just be outside. One of my favorite pastimes in warm weather is sitting outside with a tall, cold glass of milk and reading. Oh, and watching my dog bark, trying to scare the deer.
Get outside and enjoy yourself! It’s spring!
