dead winter

Last week when it looked like it might snow for the third time this year, my friend remarked how much she has enjoyed this Memphis winter because it's reminded her so much of Ohio winters she experienced growing up.  "We're having a real winter.  Spring will be revelatory, as it should be!"   

I left last year's remnants in the garden much longer than  usual because I wanted to have the texture around.  Today it warmed up a lot so I got outside and whacked it all back.  I need winter.