It's all about the ambiance

This is such a pretty time of year around my area of the world. All the spring flowers are in bloom, flowering trees are in full bud, the tulips and daffodils are out. The grass is starting to green up and the leaves are beginning to appear on the huge maple and oak trees. People are out working in their yards, setting out potted plants and flowers. Bushes are starting to fill in.

The weather is just stunning. It's been warm enough to be outside to have BBQs, to relax on a porch swing, to do yard work, or to just take a walk. it's not too hot nor too cold. the sky is the purest of blue and the clouds seem to be at peak fluffiness, not weighed down by humidity.

Spring is fully and completely here. I love this time of year.... except for one stupid thing.

The town I live in has a "town clean up" week. They announce it a few weeks ahead of time so people can get ready. What this means is that on a pre- arranged week, folks can put junk in the yard that the city garbage men will haul away for free. The city does this twice a year (well at least twice, maybe 3 or 4 times). One time they do it is next week. So while one is driving around town enjoying all that spring has to offer, we can also indulge in seeing piles of junk at the curb.

I think it's a shame that the city does it now. It's just a gorgeous time a year, we could even have a spring festival of flowers, but instead of just driving past the historic homes to see the yards and the garden starts, we can also enjoy broken furniture, lumber, and other delightful junk. I hate that. And it looks so hillbilly- redneck. It's also all over town! Broken baby beds, stained mattresses, a toilet, ruined carpets, ugly couches... and this stuff gets piled up weeks in advance so it sits out all the time.

Just another "delightful" sign of spring.............

Mags