It is nearing the end of May and I am looking out my window expecting to see sunshine, birds, and blooming flowers. Instead I see overcast clouds, frightening winds, and not a bird in sight. Let’s just say the weather here in the Golden State has been not so golden. I’ve almost put away all of my winter clothes, but now I am glad that I haven’t.
In fact, it’s getting to chilly where I live that I am considering starting up a roaring fire in my fireplace so that I can warm up a bit. During the winter, there was much fireplace activity – and rightly so, it was cold! But now it’s Springtime and I would be the last person to think that a roaring fire would be a scene fit for spring, but according to the forecast it may just be! Typically I like to put away my fireplace tools when I am not using them because it gives me more space around the fireplace – which is the main focal point of my living room, but this year I will not be so quick to put my fireplace tools away because it almost seems like Old Man Winter is still kicking…