Isn't it crazy how a sudden rush of warmer weather can change people? Thanks to daylight savings time, the clock has sprung forward and the sun is hanging around a little longer each day, turning a Sunday into a playground and a Monday into an excuse for a three-hour lunch. Someone might need to check your pulse if you don't get excited about watching the world around you, as the grays turn to green. What is not to like about this time of year?

I hate to be a "Debbie Downer", but let me cue the sound effects of tires coming to a screeching halt. I probably love this springtime weather more than most, but to get to enjoy all the wonderful sights of green grass and colorful flowers, we must first go through the dreaded layer of yellow. If you car looks anything like mine after sitting outside for more that 30 minutes, you know exactly what I'm talking about—POLLEN!

That's right, while the spring season offers so many things to enjoy, you might also think about stocking up on boxes of tissues and antihistamines'. If battling the pollen outdoors wasn't enough, thanks to a home renovation project I've recently embarked on, I'm also getting to deal with a nice layer of sawdust inside! But that is enough bellyaching and complaining from me. There is no doubt that the good outweighs the bad in this situation.

As with everything in life, you always have to look at the positives in each circumstance. Because there is so much pollen on my car, that gives me a great reason to enjoy the weather outside and give it a good wash. There is sawdust on every square inch of my house, no problem! That's a great reason to make my wife happy and get a head start on my spring-cleaning.

That is exactly what this issue of Saline County Lifestyles emphasizes. The weather isn't the only thing that makes this a great time of the year. It is also a great time to get active and be involved. Lets all try to make it our mission to "Spring" into action, while striving to better ourselves and our community. Because after all, this is Your town. Your life. Your magazine.

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