Spring Is Here!

Spring is my favorite season here in Japan.After the long harsh Niigata winter,spring always brings the promise of rebirth.The warmer weather is like a beacon for people and animals alike to go out,smell the fresh air,walk in the mushy rice paddies and mountain trails,enjoy the warmth of the sun while reading a good book in a park.
Spring is also Mother Nature's clock.Trees regain their lost covers,birds begin to sing and plants gently prod their young leaves to brave the still chilly weather.Farmers and gardeners like me,relish the thought of  preparing the fields and patches for planting and at the same time, dreaming of the goodies the good earth might provide. How about you? What is your favorite season of the year?