Spring happens to be my favorite season of them all and without question, it's because it signifies a time of transition; a time of rebirth.  I feel blessed to live in a place where each season can be celebrated with its own individual flair!  We are surrounded here by trees that are budding and blooming with "baby" leaves ready to burst into their glorious green; tulips, daffodils, and peonies all ready to welcome us into the warmth of that first day when you can leave that winter coat hanging in the closet.  Birds are singing and moms and dads are eagerly taking their kids to a park to burn off that pent-up energy that comes from being inside too long!  I'm fairly positive that there exists somewhere a diagnosis code for "Spring Fever"; if not, there should be!  There is a definite "spring" (get it?) in everyone's step, a smile that is ready, and even our dogs seem to be wagging their tails a little bit faster!  We are fortunate to have at Pickering a beautiful wrap-around porch where both residents and staff have been enjoying the afternoon breeze!  It's oftentimes the small moments that leave us with the greatest amount of gratitude, and so, if you have a moment, I'd like to invite you to come sit for a while with us....we welcome you to enjoy the rocking chairs, a glass of iced tea and the beautiful view!