There's an old saying that "April showers bring May flowers." That may be true in some areas of the world, but definitely not in all areas. (Do those in the Southern Hemisphere even know what this old saying means?) It certainly isn't immediately true in our area, and at our altitude. Yes, we've been having some Spring showers for the past week, but we are still a good ways off from having flowers. The grass is just starting to grow, and the trees have yet to leaf yet.

Even so, it is nice that we are finally past most of the snow and that we can look forward to warmer days ahead. I hope that your corner of the world is cozy and comfortable and that you enjoy the tips in this week's newsletter.