02/25/2026
Spring will soon be...Sprung! I know we’ve had a lot of snow again this year, but let's revel in the fact Spring is coming. Let’s remember when we clear snow, we can skip the gym, save money and benefit from nice clear driveways and sidewalks. We all need to get a move on and be more active in the winter. Many of us have kept active with shoveling, snow blowing, skiing, snowshoeing, running, gym activities, and more. It’s all good exercise, as long as you don’t hurt yourself! We're all preparing for spring by shaping up.
For those of us who haven't, fear not. Plan to start exercising now in time for spring. Why not start with some easy walking in the house, maybe up and down your stairs, or jump on your treadmill. Some people head to a large store or mall to do some safe walking. Even if it’s only 20 minutes, that’s much better than nothing. A little walking, or snow clearing, now, will have you in much better shape for later when the weather gets nicer and warmer and we want to be outdoors. That good ole spring fever! Of course, you need to do a few stretches so you don’t stiffen up. If you find you are too stiff or sore to exercise or clear snow, then maybe you need to come in for an adjustment. We keep you moving and help make you healthier.
Wiarton Willie didn’t see his shadow this year. Somehow this may assure us that spring will come early. Our bet, it will come around March 20th.
Also, ‘daylight savings time’ is still a thing. At 2 am March 8th, it’s time to turn the clocks ahead. We remind ourselves “Spring Forward, Fall Back”. This is very exciting as it means we get an extra hour of sunlight...at least in the afternoon that is. Okay it’s actually darker for an hour longer in the morning, but this gradually gets better as the days grow longer.
The spring birds are returning, or have they been here all along? We have cardinals, blue jays, juncos, chickadees, finches, and our new friend Barry the Barred Owl. He sits in our 100-year-old pine tree. February is mating month so we'll steer clear!
The summer will soon be here with all of the hot days, fast growing grass, and so many more things to do. Let's enjoy what’s left of this winter by enjoying the down time, seeing the good things, and keeping as active as possible. Keep moving and remember, we've got your back.
