Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

You know, Lord, today or maybe even this week, we might just feel like completing some winter projects or we might just pack them away for another day.  The urge to clean and plant surges deep within us. No false sense of security here, we know the fickle weather of March as the new season struggles with spring birth pains. But how about taking a moment to check out a few words for a day brightener - especially as we think about Saint Patrick's Day and green things, right?

"Blue Sky overhead - Snow piles melt - Spring's smells abound - Geese feed and rest - New calves frolic - Colts kick...