Some locals say that we have four seasons in Michigan: almost winter, winter, still winter, and warm weather at last! We are definitely in the still winter season. The ice is almost completely melted on the trails and creeks, and patches of brown-green grass are everywhere to be seen. There is happy birdsong in the air, and teenagers wearing thin layers of clothes, trying to look warm. The sun is here to stay, and blue skies make us think the temperature is above 25 degrees. My daughter and I took a drive north, in search of local farms. We spotted a few cows and horses in the pastures, and a few farmers here and there getting work done.
Along the way, we listened to an audio version of Freddy Goes to Florida by Walter R. Brooks, one of my childhood favorites. Its an imaginative tale of Mr. Bean's barnyard animals, who decide to migrate, on paw and hoof, to greener pastures. They have many adventures along the way, and return home safely in Spring. Not a bad idea!
Check your local library for a copy of this beloved book and others in the series. If you'd like to own a copy, visit Chinaberry http://www.chinaberry.com/family/freddy-detective-freddy-florida-flip-book.shtml
We returned home and enjoyed the last day of mid-winter break doing practically nothing. I washed and ironed some fabric, with the help of a couple of kittens.
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