Ma Nature Says....But First...

Shinnston, West Virginia March 4, 2017: Spring is on its way! March literally roared into Shinnston with high winds and driving rain. March 1 and 2 were cold, wind, and rain. Yesterday, Ma Nature just could not make up her mind what she wanted to do. It was definitely a “But first…..” day for her.I had some errands to run and the sun was shining. Perfect! I stopped in to Vincent Lumber (also the hardware store for Shinnston before ACE came in 2016) to buy a new switch plate as the one from about 1952 had broken. Then over to Family Dollar, oh, the beautiful sunshine! Fifteen minutes later (a LONG line at the checkout), I came out in a mini blizzard. On to the grocery, and before I had left the parking lot to turn onto US Rt. 19, the sun was shining again.Today is beautiful sunshine and warming temperatures, a perfect day for a bike ride or a hike on the West Fork River Rail-Trail. I can actually see the rail-trail from my office. We have several rail-trails in the area – all are scenic and offer a great ride or hike.Soon the leaves will be budding and flowers will be blooming. The berry bushes along the rail-trail will also bloom to become the delicious berries waiting to be picked.Soon we will be planting the first crops at the Shinnston Community Garden for the Lord’s Pantry. Come visit Shinnston and see it for yourself.