signs of spring [in minnesota and possibly beyond]

first pair of sandals spotted, encasing two very pale feet

Joe's Hot Dog Stand in front of St Paul's City Hall emerges from long hibernation (with a spiffy new sign! go joe)

cafe tables appear on sidewalks, chained together of course

overhearing "cabin" and "cottage" and "Northwoods" as people discuss vacation plans

bikers spotted in loud spandex-wear

free-range smokers, no longer huddling together to block fierce winter winds

construction work begins (can't end this with anything but this here in mini-soda)