Tag: old man winter
Spring is in the air
Phrase: Spring is in the air Spring is in the air! The season of rebirth, rejuvenation, and renewal has finally arrived, and I couldn’t be happier. After four long months of dreary winter weather, it’s a welcome change to see the sun shining, flowers blooming, and birds and little green tree frogs chirping. Spring is…
Bracing
Word of the Day: Bracing As springtime arrives, winter’s bracing winds and weather give way to gentler breezes and soft caressing winds. The term bracing is often used to describe harsh, invigorating weather conditions that take your breath away. Bracing weather can be exhilarating and invigorating, but it can also be challenging to navigate. The…
Old Man Winter
WotD: Old Man Winter Try as he might, this is one battle Old Man Winter, a personification of winter, will not win. It’s March in subtropical Wakayama, Japan. He’s fighting a losing battle if he’s trying to maintain his cold grip on us. Mother Nature knows what she’s doing, and nature will always find a way…
Too good to be true
Proverb: Too good to be true Have you ever seen an advertisement on TV for a weight loss solution that seemed too good to be true? Yes, sure, you have. Whether it’s a miracle pill, fat-burning tea or the next new exercise doodad that’ll cause the fat to fall off your body miraculously, we’ve all seen these too-good-to-be-true adverts on…
