Strange Seasons

                 

'Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each.'   ~Thoreau

Perhaps it's global warning, or just time for a mild winter but winter in Iowa this year has been more like a prolonged spring.  The lake already has patches of open water;  I'm curious when the wildflowers will bloom....and, I'm thankful I'm cleared to kayak.