Spring

There is something very special about spring time in the Midwest; finally seeing blue skies again, early blooming flowers, and the hint of moist warmth in the air. Every year about point I pack away the space heaters, heavy covers, and winter clothes and joyfully exhume my sandals, thin sheets, and fake tan...only to be chilled to the bone when the temperature inevitably drops once again below zero. My husband then reminds me that Indiana's planting frost date is May 10th, because it could FREEZE anytime before that.

Yeah yeah yeah. But I'm fooled every year.

Maybe my gullibility is because we in the Midwest so appreciate warm weather. Winters here, if not brutal, are long, cold, and messy. I've had enough! I'm ready to run through the fields. Throw off my sluggishness and get my creative juices flowing.

That makes perfect sense. After all, whatever your belief system, springtime brings a sense of renewal and rebirth. Something that everyone can appreciate...even writers. :-)

Here are some vintage Easter postcards to help us along. Because today although the skies are indeed a deep azure, it's cold outside.

Easter gnomes. Who knew?



A fairy is another rare image in vintage Easter postcards. This one looks like the Pied Piper...where is she leading these chicks?



This one is just too funny. Hey Fred, check out the eggs on that one.



There are more than a few with a bunny or a chick hauling a giant egg. Many it's a dinosaur egg. Or a dragon's...



Check out this rather pin up looking Easter greeting. What's her story?



In that same vein, there are many vintage Easter flower postcards with women's heads. Not sure what to make of that. Maybe it's like that old disco song It's Raining Men.



Ahhh, Easter on the beach. Doesn't get any better than that.