Signs of the Times

It's that time of year when we in the Western Hemisphere begin to yearn for the end of winter. We've had it with the cold weather, the snow, the slippery streets, and the constant decisions about whether or not it is safe to travel. We long for warmer days, little flowers poking their heads up through the ground, and the smell of the BBQ.

For those of you who are still in the throes of winter, I thought I'd give you some hope to hang onto while the last of winter shakes out its final wintry blasts. So here are the top ten signs of spring.

#10 You'll see more of this: and less of this:.

#9 People will try to fake out winter by wearing .

#8 At the first sign of a sunny day, you'll see more people .

#7 will appear, followed soon after by.

#6 You might see people using their as toboggans.

#5 won't have to be used for snow.

and

#4 will break out in song.

#3 will be replaced by

#2You won't see many , but you might see

and .....

#1 will be all over the place!