It's the first day of spring. After Mass today, I stopped by Worcester's Elm Park to see how the seasonal shift is progressing. The brightness of the sunshine was slightly deceiving; the air bore a gentle crispness, and a brisk breeze regularly whistled through the still-barren trees.
Back on campus, where the snow has noticeably receded, some flowers had been planted, some students may be glimpsed wearing sandals (and even shorts) instead of boots and jeans, and a number of robins and other birds may be seen and heard.
Though clad in a sweatshirt, cap, and jeans, the experience of sitting on a bench in the sun, reading a book, and journaling was a gentle joy after many winter weekends of going outdoors only to run, shovel snow, or take pictures. With temperatures bound to moderate, and daylight lengthening, I'm eager to spend more leisure time outside, where the fresh air will hopefully freshen my soul as well.
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