We have come to the end of March at last. I thought it would never get here. It was a slow month for me, and I think a lot of other people might agree. We got so impatient for spring to start, some folks were talking mutiny against Punxsutawney Phil–the early spring predicting groundhog–just because it snowed after the first day of spring. We’ve seen snow in April; I remember one notorious day in May in which temps dipped into the single digits and the wind chill killed every living thing in its prime. Nature throws rodents a curve, too, so don’t blame the messenger (in fact, Phil’s owner now claims he misread the little rascal’s cues and blames himself for the premature prognostication).
When April comes, tax day isn’t far behind, and this year it falls on Monday. Folks who hate Monday to begin with will really have something to gripe about, especially if they’re filing at the last minute.
April also puts us through the first third of the year, and some of us aren’t ready for the year to be one third over already. There are still spring cleaning days ahead, plans for graduations and weddings and Mother’s Day (just another month away). Some people wish we could have April days in February to give us extra time to prepare for the rest of the year.
April Fools Day is on Monday this year, so be sure to screw up everybody’s sense of balance and come up with some elaborate thing to say that will give them pause this Monday. Remember that your workplace probably has to report on activities for the end of the week and month, and there are plenty of chances to cause commotion. Try mixing up your Monday by giving everybody a reason to laugh. Wear a funny hat or something.
The grass is going to start growing, which means you should start watching for crab grass and dandelions. I’m so in tune with my lawn, I can spot a dandelion at twenty paces as long as I have my glasses on. If you’re a man, e sure to visit the DIY store in your area (both big chains if you have them); if you’re a woman, go with him and linger in the kitchen remodeling department.
Finally, now that March is ending, let’s take a look back on the past three months and sigh with relief. We don’t have to go through them ever again.
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