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.