It’s Spring Y’all!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Our top story in The Shady Pines Gazette is that as of Tuesday March 19th Spring has Sprung! That’s right.
The good people of Shady Pines Story Town are brimming with excitement and energy. I’m Zulah Talmadge, Editor of The Gazette, and together with Scoop The Cub Reporter, we are on the story.
The truth is, Scoop and I love this time of year here in our small Southern town. There’s just a wonderful feel to the air.
We put our heads together and came up with the Top 5 Things we think about most this time of year. See if you agree with us.
Reasons We Love Spring
1. Warmer Temperatures
As winter fades from the calendar, the temperature slowly starts to rise.
We go from building creations in the snow while wearing heavy coats, scarves and boots to something else entirely.
In the blink of an eye, we bring out light jackets, then sweaters and finally short sleeves.
Soon you hear children laughing and see them chasing one another while playing all sorts of games outside.
2. Longer Days
The reason all of us are staying outside more is becuase the days are getting longer.With the arrival of spring, daylight hours extend as the sun rises earlier and sets later.
This increase in daylight very clearly shows us the changing season.
And as an added benefit, all those rays of sunshine help lift our moods and increase our energy. Don’t just take our word for it. Watch the pets in your life and see how they’re reacting.
If they’re anything like the Sanders’ favorite critters, Boomer and Halley, you’ll have your hands and arms full keeping up with them!
The Azaela Festival
4. Blooming Flowers
One of the most visually striking signs of spring is the arrival of those springtime flowers.
Acoss the southern region where we live all kinds of flowers bloom during this time. Parks, gardens, and neighborhoods burst with vibrant colors.
Why you can see tulips, daffodils, cherry blossoms, and magnolias popping up.
But around here we are partial to azaleas.
In fact, azaleas are such a big deal, we created a whole festival devoted to them. Yep.
We call it – what else? The Azalea Festival. People get all dressed up to attend a whole weekend filled with events and live entertainment.
There’s even a full scale parade with an Azalea Queen and her Court.
It’s a bloomin’ good time for one and all!
What We Don’t Like
5. Allergy Season
Not to be a downer but we do have to mention a not-so-peasant part of
all those flowering plants and trees.
One of the Signs of Spring is the increase in pollen levels which triggers seasonal allergies for a lot of us.
Those springtime trees, grasses, and flowers release pollen into the air.
If you’re sensitive to pollen you’ll 
probably find yourself with symptom like sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes.
Fortunately the pollen usually only lasts a few weeks.
Then you can put away the allergy meds, tissues and eye drops and enjoy spring to the fullest.
I love the spring flowers. The allergies, not so much
Thank goodness it’s spring. I’m sending this post to my granddaughter
Spring is so welcome!
Isn’t it though? A time of renewal
This made me happy
I’m so glad it’s spring. Thanks for the fun post
Happy Spring! Looking forward to blooming flowers. 💐 New Beginnings
I think we all are!
Thanks for the wonderful reminder that spring starts tomorrow! Hooray and not a moment too soon!
Glad you liked it!
Number 5, ugh! It’s hitting hard and early. I didn’t know the pollen only lasts a few weeks. I’m sure happy to hear that!
Aren’t we all.Pollen can be brutal
I agree with all the things you and Scoop like Zulah. Allergy season is a problem for me too
I was just thinking about spring starting tomorrow and here is a message from Shady Pines.
Nice.
Oh my goodness. This post is a breath of fresh air. I needed it
The joys of spring – great reasons
Glad you think so!