Friday, March 13, 2009

Springtime

"You have to take the bad with the good," is an old saying that may apply to the apparent marriage of the beauty of spring and the introduction of pollens into the air that make me sneeze. What are some good/bad mergers that you have experienced or observed and what attitudes have helped you to deal with them?

Springtime in Fresno is a welcome respite between the fog or winter and the smog of summer. What are some of your favorite things about Spring?

Spring cleaning is a reality in some people's lives. What is the relevance of spring cleaning in your life?

Is spring just a summer "wannabe" or does it have a value all its own? You are a representative of summer and you want to argue that spring is the margarine of the butter industry. Present your argument for the superiority of "the real thing."

Springtime is often seen as a time of new beginnings and hope. What would be some signs of springtime in our economy?

Do you have allergies? What are some remedies that you use and how do they work for you?

We moved the clocks forward last weekend and lost an hour of sleep. How does that affect you? What are your thoughts on the pros and cons of Daylight Savings Time?

What are some of your favorite songs about spring? Why do they stand out for you?