We’ve had lots of rain the last few days, not all at once, but scattered over several days and some was even heavy. Temperatures have not been as cold as it was for several days earlier in this month. I think it is really early but my buttercups are up; they may well get their heads bit by the bitter weather that might come before it is spring. We have had several gloomy days with rain, or at least cloudy most of the day, and that seems to dampen the countenance of some people for sunshine brightens ones feelings, especially for those who are shut-in.

Those who are sick or shut-in and in...