43...That's how many days until the first day of spring. At least it's 43 on the day I'm writing this post. By the time it's published, we'll be (hopefully) several days closer to that glorious transition from the life-sucking cold of winter into the life-giving warmth of spring. Don't get me wrong - I still get a thrill from hearing the phone ring and knowing that it means I get a "snow day." And, of course, the extra time to get everything done when usually I've only a few things crossed off … [Read more...]