He’s not sure he wants to try the cantelope!

He’s not so sure about a new treat!  But it doesn’t take long for both of them to decide that this is good stuff.  Although, apparently it may be a little “tart”.

Proof it’s good…orange tongue.

See?  I told you it’s spring!

Springtime in Lexington

Years ago I lived in Anchorage, Alaska.  Up there “Spring Fever” is common, and usually known as “Cabin Fever”.

People manage to survive the whole winter in their little cabins, while outside is dark and cold.  Then one day the sun shines, the snow and ice start melting, water runs off the roof and it looks like spring is finally here!

Problem is, a few days later the weather turns and back they go to their cabins, angry at the weather change, tired of being cooped up all winter, and basically loaded for bear.  Sometimes they get lucky and a bear shows up, but more often than not, they just end up taking out their frustrations on the other poor slob who’s been confined to a  stinky (by now), tiny (no matter the size), torture chamber being run by Mother Nature and Beelzebub.

Sometimes only one is left by the time Spring arrives, sometimes neither.   Remember this and when things at your cabin get testy, calm the beast within and without by shopping.  I suggest property shopping.

Let me help you find your perfect getaway in Horse Country, Lexington, Kentucky.  This is the home of fast horses, and friendly people, with room for more.

My crocus have already bloomed and more bulbs are getting ready to open.  Spring may not be official until the 20th of March, but I measure spring in Kentucky by how many flowers are blooming.

Believe it…even though it snowed this morning, spring is still  here in Lexington.  My flowers are sure of it.

Crocus Think it’s Spring!

It’s been a rough year for this REALTOR, and many others.  People are sitting on the homes they have, even though the interest rates are at an incredibly low rate.  Why?  The future is looking more and more frightening.  We’re holding on to what we have, consolidating our homes and our efforts, and preparing to make do with even less.

Now there’s a big advertising push talking about how great it is when families move in together…and we have more than two generations in the same house.  That’s all well and good, making the best of what we have is showing the resiliency of the people of this country.  But, it’s not a good economic sign.

It means people are having to combine more incomes to make ends meet.  Parents and grandparents can’t retire in warmer climates and keep their independence.  They’re having to move in with their children.  Their children are gaining a lot, but paying for it in a lack of privacy and a drain on time in most instances.

So is it a good thing?  Well, sometimes.  But, not as often as the propaganda would suggest. It’s difficult putting two or more families together, difficult to split costs, difficult to stay independent when you live with relatives.  Marriage is tough…moving in with adult family members is even tougher.

If this is a choice because people want to do it, that’s wonderful.  But, if it’s the only option left due to this stinking economy, well then it sucks big time.   Being forced into a commune, especially by the government mismanagement of the economy, is not my idea of freedom.

I want our country back.

First off, let me clarify.  I love seeing the little ones wearing their costumes and interacting with neighbors. It’s fun for them and fun for me.  They get to pretend they’re something different, scary, royal, or even funny.  It’s loads of fun.

What I don’t appreciate are those who show up at my door and happen to be taller than I am.  I’m 5’5″ tall and I had trick-or-treaters taller than me.  As I handed them small amounts of candy, I wondered if I refused, would they get even?

I’ve had it with this sort of behavior.  This year our mayor will be getting a letter from me, identifying this problem and asking for help solving it.  Every year I feel like I’m in a shakedown for candy.  Of course, that’s what trick-or-treating is all about, but in reality, young children just want to get candy and have someone ooohhh and ahhh at their costumes.

I hope something can be done, but I wonder why it’s been allowed so long.  Are the leaders of the community afraid of someone getting even with them?  Makes me wonder.  At any rate, I’ll stop participating if I have to hand out candy to overgrown, greedy thugs.

Happy Halloween everyone.  And, be safe.