I thought we had escaped the grip of winter by now, but then, this morning, yuck!
March certainly came in like a lion here with a bitter cold wind and then a dump of snow. I’m counting on it to go out like a lamb, hopefully with mild springtime temperatures.
I did some digging and found out that some people think the proverb about March is not so much about weather as it is about the stars.
At the beginning of March, the constellation Leo rises in the eastern sky. Then at the end of March, the constellation Aries (the ram, or perhaps the lamb in its younger days) sets in the west.
Whether it is weather related or has to do with the stars, it’s often safe to assume the weather is better towards the end of March.
Just for fun, here is a timely Knock, Knock joke that you all know.
Knock! Knock!
Who’s there?
Marshall.
Marshall who?
Marshall come in like a lion and go out like a lamb.

March 2, 2024 at 3:48 pm
Fun joke. 😁
It looks like you have a lot!! Wow. I hope you don’t have to do too much shovelling. We have rain here; it has been drizzling since this morning. At least we don’t have to shovel it though. 😉
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March 2, 2024 at 3:58 pm
Our rain is coming, but we have a couple more days of this white stuff before that happens. And my poor daffodils were just about to bloom, and last night they changed their minds.
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March 2, 2024 at 7:40 pm
I would change my mind, too. Poor flowers!
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March 3, 2024 at 9:51 am
This morning, those flowers are totally buried under snow.
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March 3, 2024 at 2:03 pm
Oh boy, Anneli. I hope that system passes soon or changes to rain.
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March 3, 2024 at 4:38 pm
The sun came out this afternoon. More snow tonight but more sun after that, so there’s hope.
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March 3, 2024 at 5:30 pm
A bit of sun is always a good thing. ☀️
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March 2, 2024 at 3:52 pm
Hope your snow goes away soon Anneli. We are getting another 10-20 cm tonight, but near Lloydminster, it could be up to 50 cm. Have a good evening. Allan
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March 2, 2024 at 3:56 pm
Like you, we have three more days of snow predicted, but unlike you, our temperatures are MUCH milder. Bundle up, Allan. It’s cold out there.
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March 2, 2024 at 3:56 pm
A fun joke! Sorry about that white stuff, Anneli, I hope the lamb comes very soon. 😊
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March 2, 2024 at 3:57 pm
Yes, I hope so too. If he arrives early, I won’t mind.
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March 2, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Which is worse – the 65mph windstorm here just now, or your white stuff? 😂
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March 2, 2024 at 4:02 pm
The wind is worse, but we had a fair bit of bitter cold wind a day or so ago. Not quite as bad as yours, but not pleasant.
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March 2, 2024 at 4:04 pm
You are lucky to not have this wind, Anneli, these storms are fairly common here during the cooler months but this is the worst one I’ve seen in 11 years. Scary!
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March 2, 2024 at 4:03 pm
We had great big white flakes this morning as well. Two hours later the sun came out and it all disappeared. Perhaps the long-awaited lamb is vacationing in our little town just south of you. Lovely photos, as usual! —- Sonja
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March 2, 2024 at 4:04 pm
Well, Sonja, if you see Lambie, please send him up our way. Good to hear that you didn’t have to suffer the snow for too long.
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March 2, 2024 at 4:40 pm
Our March is in like a lamb, most unusual. Let’s hope it doesn’t go out like a lion, which has happened before. Best to you, Anneli.
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March 3, 2024 at 9:54 am
Once or twice it has been like that here too, but for now, it’s snow, snow, snow. I wish it would go, go, go!
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March 4, 2024 at 5:06 am
I bet you do!
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March 2, 2024 at 4:54 pm
That looks cold. We’re all about rain here. I’m sick of it.
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March 3, 2024 at 9:53 am
I was sick of the wind and rain too, a few weeks ago, and now look at us! I shouldn’t have complained. But where is that warm sunshine?
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March 2, 2024 at 6:32 pm
We’re all about fog and rain, but we’re warm: lows in the 60s, highs in the 70s. The gurus say we’re not only done with freezes, it’s likely we’ll not dip below 50 againn until next October. If we get below 50, I’m going out without a jacket, just to enjoy it!
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March 3, 2024 at 9:52 am
Go for it, Linda! I’m SO envious!
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March 3, 2024 at 12:18 am
The picture looks so quiet and peaceful. Don´t worry Anneli, Spring is around the corner.
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March 3, 2024 at 9:48 am
The corner just went two blocks farther down the road because of today’s continuing snowfall. But yes, I hope you’re right about that corner.
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March 3, 2024 at 5:09 am
It’s a pretty scene but more enjoyable at the beginning of the winter😏. Interesting to learn about the background of the saying.
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March 3, 2024 at 9:50 am
I hadn’t known about the astronomical connection either. I agree that it’s more enjoyable at the beginning of winter. Right now I’d rather be thinking of planting things in my garden soon, but it looks like it will have to wait for a bit.
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March 3, 2024 at 7:22 am
March is being a lion here too, Anneli, with lots of snow. More snow now than we’ve had all winter. I’m hoping the lamb arrives soon. 🙂
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March 3, 2024 at 9:47 am
Ditto for us here today too. Hoping it will pass soon.
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March 3, 2024 at 8:58 am
I didn’t know that about the March saying. Fascinating. As for your snow… well it happens and does look pretty.
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March 3, 2024 at 9:46 am
Even more is happening today. Thick snowflakes coming down by the ton.
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March 3, 2024 at 12:59 pm
Thanks for the chuckle, Anneli. We’ve had so much rain that we’re tired of it. So I get it. Let’s hope for some sunshine soon. 🙂
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March 3, 2024 at 4:41 pm
I think we’re all ready for spring.
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March 3, 2024 at 5:23 pm
🌷🌻
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March 17, 2024 at 12:05 pm
you are an amazing writer
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March 19, 2024 at 4:48 am
The skiers in Montana have enjoyed this March. Plenty of snow dumped in the mountains, so my daughter, her husband, and their two-year old son have been smiling.
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March 19, 2024 at 10:34 am
Proving once again that there are at least two sides to every issue.
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