Monday in the Rain

When I looked out the front window yesterday, the only remaining patch of snow that I could see was on our lawn. When I thought about it, it does make some sense, at least to explain why the houses across the street are snow-free. You see, they get more afternoon sun while our roof lays shade on our lawn. (The phone focussed on the screen, but you can still see the patch of snow.)

We have had a lot more snow for a lot longer than this in some years to the point where we have shovelled it back onto the road on warm April days. It hasn't been warm this spring, but rain has done a good job. The forecast is for perhaps 3 days of rain. If that does happen, I would expect that should just about melt the rest of it. (Update: a day later, Monday, it is still there but a small somewhat reduced in size.)

The reason why we have shovelled it off the lawn in the past is that one year, we actually had tulips push their way up under the snow.  We were only aware of their growth once we shovelled the top portion of snow away. So now, if need be, we try to preempt that.

It was a day at home, so we just have the one selfie to share. Having reached the end of fb's offerings, Sue switched to that snappy chatty place for a new look.

When we rest for a few minutes on the bench by the river, we look across to a mess of branches. I wonder if we'll still be sitting on the bench in splendid isolation when it turns green over yonder?

Someone posted this on their blog (Kay?). When I saw that it was 35 minutes, I was going to pass it by. But then I clicked and watched it. It is a very complete explanation of what the virus is, how it works, and what the immediate impact might be. I think it was worth 35 minutes of my time.

Apparently, on Saturday, Canada had 5 COVID-19 deaths. The USA had 515 when it should have been less than 50 if they were matching our rates. This so sad. Planning and leadership would have helped a lot.