Passing through China (as the locals call it) on Hwy 76 this morning was a beautiful sight. The road was sanded down because snow had fallen the night before, but the morning commute was alive with crisp, clear skies and a freshness that seemed so clean that even the sandy, gritty roads could not soil. Mornings like this, make me smile, and the coffee in my travel mug seems to take on an even sweeter smell than usual. Even though it's winter, I feel like Spring is just around the corner...the anticipation is killing me. It's like the sunshine is trying to tell us this morning that soon warmth will permeate the air and it will be here to stay for a while. Then in a blink of the eye, (as I've been dreaming of Spring and enjoying the aroma of my coffee) I've almost passed through this sleepy little town and I suddenly hear the radio announcer predicting another snow storm on the horizon for tonight. Well so much for my Spring dream, I'll have to put my anticipation on hold a while longer....
