Spring!

Temperatures have crossed over the 40 deg F line. The last snow-storm went by, it seems, as usual, without bidding adieu. It’s time to dry clean the winter coats and woolen wear and pack them in mothballs. Sweaters and scarves have to be replaced by skirts and kurtas. Snow boots will step behind, to make place for “jootees” and slippers. Spring fashion has already hit the store windows.
Trees will soon start showing signs of life. Days have already become longer and the skies are picture-postcard blue. Winter seems to have passed us by nonchalantly.
Windows at home, have started staying open. The fire escape will soon regain its social-pad status. Before long, the Air conditioner will have to be re-installed. The old Italian couple, next door, will soon start planting their garden in my backyard, accompanied by the clink of their wine glasses and loud Italian chatter.
The gym has become crowded, as women flock to shape up for the impending summer. ‘Happy hours’ are announcing themselves all over the city. My pushcart breakfast provider has started displaying “Cold-coffee” and “Iced Tea” in his regular menu.
Manhattan is going from black-and-white to colour, seems like Spring is here!