Spring, Finally

We've had a few signs of spring. The second the snow retreated, the croscuses jumped into bloom. But conditions have been up and down.

But yesterday marked one of my important milestones on the progress of spring. I went running with the dog outside before work. It was both warm enough and light enough. We left before sunrise, and went through the neighborhood. But on the way back, it was light enough to feel good going through the stream valley park behind the house.  There, it's darker, the footing on the paved but rough path is uncertain, and it's a little bit isolated. Lot's of other people were out, so it felt good.

Both the dog and I are out of shape, but this is S-O-O-O great!