And today is the first day of Spring. Seasonal allergies, anyone? I heard recently on a television quiz show that there are no recorded mentions of “hay fever” until the 1800’s, which may very well mean that it didn’t exist before then. I’d love to know more about how that happened.
Today’s weather report calls for some sun, some clouds, some rain, and pollen. In other words: Spring.
But, let’s get local. What are the usual HoCoLocal signs of Spring? I’ll start us off:
- Columbia elections
- Blossoms of Hope
- The daily watch for high school graduation dates and times
- Event season begins at the Chrysalis
- Clark’s Elioak Farm opens
- Spring/ Earth Day clean up events
- SpringFest in Old Ellicott City
- A rush of inquiries about which restaurants have outdoor dining spaces so you can eat dinner while looking at your car
Now it’s your turn. Help me add to the list. What are your favorite HoCo signs of Spring? Are there any particular local events you look forward to each year? Or perhaps the best ones are small things near where you live: flowers coming up, trees in bloom, signs of the season in parks and along pathways.
Let me know.
By the day, does Rita’s still do free Italian ice on the first day of Spring?
