Is It That Time of Year Again – Finally?

It has been too long since I have last posted a blog for you, my trusted blog readers. I will work to get back to a regular schedule of posting articles on a weekly basis. I have a few thoughts I would like to share.

First and foremost, pollen is absolutely brutal this time of year in Southwest Florida. Because of our colder than average winter temperatures, it took longer for the oak trees to bloom and when they did all varieties are blooming at one time. My car when clean is a nice burgundy or maroon color, now it is greenish. Everything has a pretty thick layer of green dust attached to it from the oak tree pollen blooms. Patio furniture, cars, grills and anything that stays outside is covered in a pollen dust blanket. My nose and lungs are not happy and frankly I have not had the allergic reaction like this since I moved here in 1996. The nose is letting the world know its thoughts by becoming somewhat of a manufacturing plant. My lungs just wheeze which might be worse.

Second and something a little more cheerful; business is picking up everywhere. Hopefully this is not a temporary occurrence this year and it sustains through the summer. Only time will tell but I feel that this winter caused a serious cabin fever epidemic that only the spring and nice weather can cure. The collective relief of a population emerging from hibernation is tangible. Now it is time to go out and get your spring and summer toys out and enjoy this great time of year.

Lastly and perhaps most important is that Mother’s day is just a month away. This fact makes me realize two things: First, I cannot believe how quickly 2010 is moving and second, that I want to make sure that May 9^th is a special day for all of the mothers in my life. I hope you do the same for the special ones in your life.