People go ga-ga for Spring up here. If the day is warm and the sky is clear, they’ll be outside. Gardening, playing with the kids, chatting with neighbors, walking the dog - I’m not used to it, to be honest. People don’t go outside in Texas.

Of course, I joined in the fun by digging in the dirt all day. We’ll plant tomorrow. I’m curious to see how fertile the soil is here. There’s a giant field of alfalfa beyond the back fence that appeared practically overnight, so I have a feeling the garden will do great. Have to keep the rabbits out, though.

Unfortunately, my back doth protest from all the digging and lifting.