Saturday, January 15, 2011

JANUARY/JANUS

I hate January! Cold, Snowy, sleet filled, windy and dark are words to describe the winter in Virginia Beach. The entertainment and lifestyle that make up the summer here are also missing. It is the end of things and the beginnings of others.

Janus was the two faced God of the Romans looking both forward and back. I met my wife at a New Years eve party 1959 and she passed away five years ago tomorrow. Claire's book store in LA is closing and I am looking to start an new career in the merchant marine. Two of my grand children are planning on getting married this year and there is always the next birthday of some family member, graduation, promotion or adventure. There is always a new beginning and when the weather gets this cold you know that Spring can't be too long behind.

Spring training starts in only six months and then comes another summer, another Baseball Season and long, sunny summer evenings. The Dark Ages will end just like they always did and the flowers will bloom again.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Spring will be here soon. Until then, if you want to get some sun and warmth come to FL. Although, it has been pretty cold here too, but the sun is out.

Love you Daddy,

Kathy

Ellen Clair Lamb said...

Spring training's only four weeks away! Pitchers & catchers report on February 14.

I think going to see Kathy in Florida is a good idea.

Clair