Spring

Sunset on March 20

Photos.

I always think of March 21 as the first day of spring, but apparently it was yesterday, March 20. Suddenly -- and this is probably my imagination -- sunset seems much later. This evening it's at 7:42 p.m.., 17 minutes later that it is at home on this day.

Yesterday was a transition day, partly spent lounging around the pool with Sonia and Jim. They left the condo shortly after 3:00 p.m. and the space suddenly seemed quiet and very empty. We had a lovely visit, with lots of interesting conversation and good meals.

This morning Boca Ciega Bay and the Gulf of Mexico are both calm and spring break traffic seems very light. It's 69F shortly after 11 a.m. We won't hit 80F until later in the week.