You Reading This, Be ReadyStarting here, what do you want to remember?
How sunlight creeps along a shining floor?
What scent of old wood hovers, what softened
sound from outside fills the air?
Will you ever bring a better gift for the world
than the breathing respect that you carry
wherever you go right now? Are you waiting
for time to show you some better thoughts?
When you turn around, starting here, lift this
new glimpse that you found; carry into evening
all that you want from this day. This interval you spent
reading or hearing this, keep it for life-
What can anyone give you greater than now,
starting here, right in this room, when you turn around?
William Stafford
Any words of William Stafford always give me something to think about. I want to be ready to start here and enjoy the present moment.
March Madness began when I looked out the window as I awoke this morning. The first day of spring greeted us with snow. 
I can only hope these daffodils are hardy. I have to say they do stand out more in white surroundings.
My angel's pages on her book were covered with wet snow also this first day of spring.
March Madness was in full swing by the time I sat and watched the WSU Cougars play. Kyle Weaver contributed 14 points as they beat Winthrop 73-40.
The Madness of March will continue tomorrow as I peek at the Gonzaga scores between class periods in the morning. I hope Austin Daye can put lots of baskets in like the one above.
I was confused when I saw this corner of the dog yard. I thought all the snow had melted. It hit me. This is where the missing Christmas pillow ended up. 
Lily is shy, but she is venturing out to be close to us now that we are outside more. Here she is resting by a woodpile, yet keeping her eye out for Shelby. Shelby likes to herd Lily and she is not amused.