How starved we are for the sun here in the north country. Sunshine raises one's spirits and makes one feel hopeful almost immediately. Odd that while I was living in Colorado for 14 years, I came to dislike the sun. It was too intense,it felt like it was burning my skin and my eyes. One had to be careful not to stay in the sun too long at high altitudes. Sunscreen, a hat, good sunglasses were critical at all times. So now I've got my wish. Not too much sun. But maybe not enough sun either. The gloom of February does get oppressive. Add to it dirty snowpiles. When will spring be here. I heard birdsong yesterday. That's always a good sign.