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And just like that, it's warm and springy again on olde Cape Cod.

My experience living on the Cape is that it's usually the last spot in Massachusetts to warm up after the winter is over. I expect it has something to do with the weather patterns, since we're farther east and more out to sea than anywhere else in the state.

The last few days -- since Saturday, basically -- have been glorious. Sunny, for the most part, and with the exception of some wind and clouds, positively balmy temperatures -- 50s to 70s every day. The kids have been making the most of it, especially since they're on their April vacation. The plants have noticed the change, too -- our daffodils are up and blooming, other shoots have pushed through the mulch, and trees everywhere are starting to bud.

I've been trying to make the most of it, too. While I've been stuck indoors working, that hasn't stopped me from opening up the windows and enjoying the breezes as the waft through the house and stir up the winter's dust and must. It's been really nice.