Hello, Spring.
Today, March 20, 2026, the Earth has reached that celestial tripwire we call the Vernal Equinox. And the world stands in a rare state of grace -- balanced between the shadows of winter and the encroaching gold of summer. It is the official "Grand Opening" of Spring, and frankly, it couldn’t have come a moment sooner. In two other Carl Kruse Blogs I also celebrate the arrival of Spring - see Ah, Spring and Spring Arrives . Anyway... Philosophically speaking, the Equinox is the universe’s way of hitting the "Refresh" button. For a few brief hours, day and night stop their bickering and agree to share the room equally. It’s a moment of symmetry, a stillness before the riot begins. But while the astronomers focus on axial tilts and solar declination, the rest of us are focused on something more visceral: The Thaw. There is a specific kind of joy in watching the world wake from its long, chilly nap, rubbing its eyes and wondering where it lef...