Basking in the Agony of Spring

Spring is here or to be more cliché “spring has sprung”.

I always look forward to spring. Living in the North makes you constantly watch for those first buds. It is pure bliss and radiance when they appear, yet with it comes the agony. Allergies - the sniffles, itchy throat, watery, red eyes, etc. The worst part is, while sometimes the allergies last for just a couple of days to a week, it can sometimes stretch for weeks on end. Sometimes the allergies outlasting the season, stretching into summer.

Bleeding Heart: Could there be a more appropriate name?

Still, I never wish spring away. Its cool temperatures, colourful & vibrant beauty coupled with enticing scents make it worth all the discomfort. I don’t have allergies severe enough to require anti-histamines but I constantly need eye drops. On calm, less windy days, I can generally enjoy the outdoors.

Lilly of the Valley: A Spring delight that smells as good as it looks.

Let’s enjoy spring before the Fall allergies send us rushing back indoors.