Back to the past

Arriving in the NCR last Saturday after a week in Mexican paradise was disconcerting to say the least.  Fortunately, the weather was mild with temps in the upper 50s thanks to El Nino and climate change.  We made it home Saturday night and I was in the garden on Sunday morning.  Although the ground is still frozen about nine inches down, the upper layers were dry enough to get the first planting of spinach done.  I also started some onions, leeks and shallots in the cold frame.  A good beginning, although the long range forecast is calling for rain and snow during the next 10 days.  That will give me time to catch up with the latest political news.  I'm sure it will be depressing for the most part...