My my, spring has sprung, and what a wonderful thing it is! Coming from a land where the climate is beautiful year-round, it is particularly surprising, and enjoyable, to watch spring unfold.
It is nice to finally have green grass instead of brown; leaves and flowers instead of bare branches; the activity of birds, rabbits and squirrels instead of the hibernation of both man and beast; and most importantly, the ability to wear sandals and a t-shirt instead of boots and four layers of clothing.
It is nice to be able to drive places and not be afraid of a potential snowstorm making the road impassable. It is nice to be free of the salt and sand (used for snow control) that would get all over your car and get stuck inside your shoe. It is also nice to be able to walk around outside without being afraid that your fingers may suddenly go numb, then freeze solid, and then fall off without you even noticing.
It is also nice that the fountains here on campus are finally back in action.
Of course, another thing that comes along with spring in
Episode XV, Continued…
Alas! And forsooth! I am sad to say that “Old Tippecanoe” did not make it to round 2 of the competition (it got beat by a guy with a superior MySpace page), but it was good fun nonetheless. Apparently a KU professor heard the song on the radio and announced it at a staff meeting, so I became a mini-celebrity for a couple of days. I also was asked to give an interview for the university newspaper. So overall, it has been a good time. Thanks to everyone who listened, and voted.
Hi Adam!
ReplyDeleteI just have to carry on the old tradition from Papa (Norris). The poem goes like this:
Spring has sprung,
The grass has ris,
I wonder where the flowers is?
We are enjoying spring, too (John wanted more winter). The tulips come up first, then we see the Bluejays, no more slipping on the ice...
By the way, it doesn't matter how old you are, you shouldn't tell your Mama that you only had donuts and coffee all day! Slip some broccoli in there somewhere between the pizza.
Love,
Auntie Sonwer
those are really nice pictures, man! did you take'm??
ReplyDelete~Rafa
That is a great poem, I am sad that "Papa" never told it to me.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, the pics are all mine. Makes KU look good, eh?
Adam, I believe that two of your photos are of dandelions. Are these the State flower?
ReplyDeletehola adam!
ReplyDeletei thought you should know...i have your song on my ipod. i thought it would make you feel special that i have an artist listed under "adam norris." i think it is. easter wasn't as fun without you. kyle went crazy over the easter eggs (surprisingly he didn't get more than he was supposed to), but he ended up with three completely empty ones. it was kind of sad. also, there was too much food.
oh and today there was a new first made. it was the first time in my memory (and my dad's) that we could not play volleyball on a second sunday because people were in our sacred spot! the guys played basketball instead. it was a bit strange, but no biggie. we played cards inside where it was warmer.
but ok, i think that is all. hope to see you soon!
(btw, your dad got home safe and sound today.)
Perhaps you should have informed the folks that you reserve the right to use that grass every 2nd Sunday of the month.
ReplyDeleteAnd Craig, I would have taken sunflower photos, but the only weeds allowed to grow on campus are dandelions.