Whispers of Spring

In this episode, Whispers of Spring . . .

Spring has a way of sneaking in when you’re not looking. One day, you’re shaking off the last chill of winter, and the next, you realize the light has shifted, stretching shadows just a little longer. It didn’t make a big fuss about it—no dramatic entrance, no trumpets—just a quiet unfolding, like an old dog settling into a sunny spot on the porch.

Last week, Daylight Saving Time kicked in, which meant we all fumbled with our clocks, grumbled a bit, and then, like frogs taken aback by a warm rain, leapt forward into longer evenings. The sun now lingers, in no rush to set, hanging in the sky like a tossed coin that refuses to fall.

With the extra daylight, we find ourselves drawn outside once again, migrating to the back patio like folks are drawn to a warm campfire. The lawn chairs are right where we left them, waiting like old friends. The air hums with wind chimes, their tuned cylinders catching the breeze and weaving together something that’s not quite music but still feels like a song. It’s the sound of spring itself—a shimmering reminder that winter has packed its bags.

Coming home in the evening is different now. The world isn’t wrapped in darkness; it’s bathed in soft, golden light. The flowers have taken notice, stretching open in splashes of yellow and violet, while the birds—those restless wanderers—are back to their usual acrobatics, diving and swooping through the air, gorging on the tiny insects that have also decided it’s time to make an appearance.

Sunday came, and with it, the yearly ritual of yard cleanup. It’s never what you’d call fun, but it has its own kind of satisfaction—like setting up camp before the real enjoyment begins. Winter’s leftovers got raked away, branches trimmed, and the stage set for what’s to come: good friends, cold beer, warm pizza, and stories that get better with every telling. The dartboard will see some action, and if we’re lucky, the conversation will drift into that rare and wonderful space where opinions can differ without sharp edges. Laughter will be the main event because if the outside world insists on being heavy, we might as well do what we can to lighten our little corners of it.

Through it all, the wind chimes keep singing their quiet tune as if to remind us that not everything needs to be urgent, loud, or even particularly important. Sometimes, it’s enough to sit back and listen, to let the breeze move through and carry away the leftover weight of winter.

Here’s hoping you can find your tiny moment of peace—a warm patch of sunlight, a friendly voice, the sound of wind moving through trees.

I’m Patrick Ball. Stay curious, and don’t forget to look around now and then. See you next time.

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Anonymous said…

Your words bring a great moment of zen and perspective to a busy day-Thank you for sharing!

March 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM

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