We are being flooded with seed catalogs. The past few weeks have been snowy and very cold. The thought of spring is a welcome one. However, I am not ready for the work a garden requires. Last year the fruits of our labor were stolen by a raccoons and deer. It is frustrating to put so much into the planning, planting, watering, and nurturing only to have it taken from you. As they say 'spring is hope eternal.'

I have friends planing for a trip to Washington this weekend. If you are one of a million getting ready to march. Good luck to you, drive carefully, and keep hope.