Dear Diary,

The groundhogs must have been right this year; spring seems to be coming early. It hasn't been that long since I hiked to the compost pile, but the ground of my back yard is now sprouting all kinds of early spring growth - mostly in the form of weeds. I welcome them as they are life. In spite of the nice day, I have mostly stayed in and have begun a book, new to me, Angle of Repose, recommended by a co-worker. The first few pages pulled me in just as any good book should do, and I expect the interest to continue, making for a quick read.