THINK TROPICAL THOUGHTS

Spring is having a hard time getting started in a number of places. While the weather may sometimes take a turn for the worst, I'd rather be in a Hawaiian tropical storm than a frozen midwest. 

And I know I'm not alone.

Just sayin'.

IT'S STILL SNOWING/RAINING/HAILING/NASTY OUT

It really is Spring. You'll have to trust me.

SNOW DAY?

Most of the U.S. is suffering inclement weather. Thunderstorm, snowstorms, and heavy rain.

But a look at the calendar shows Spring got here last Tuesday, and went relatively unremarked upon given the weather conditions. But, as it always does the weather's going to improve.

Quoting Peter Sellers' famous character Chance the Gardener, "In the garden, growth has it seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter. And then we get spring and summer again."

Gotta start working on that Summer tan...

THE VERNAL EQUINOX

The first day of Spring is upon us. May your days be warmer and brighter.

(And, in case you missed it, our selection for Best Martini and Best place to sit and Sip in Las Vegas.)

SANTA BARBARA, CA - SPRINGTIME

Much of our country is still being hit with unseasonable and cold weather. Just last night the DC and Baltimore areas reported hail the size of tennis balls and grapes. In May.

But the rest of the country is looking towards Spring.

Here, along State Street in Santa Barbara, California, the trees are in bloom and the tables 

once again are warm enough for diners to eat outside.