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Last night, on the news, the weather woman and the newscaster were talking about the snow melt and all the things that were slowly, but surely, being revealed in their yards.

The newscaster’s wife had put a decorative sleigh in the front yard before the holidays and he said they can now see the tops of the rails. A listener sent in a photo of a garden gnome that was popping its red-hatted head up in front of a house. I, on the other hand, have learned that my dogs prefer very specific areas on the lawn upon which they like to poop.

Over the months of winter, Toots and Gracie seemed to always go to the same general areas to do their business. I thought they were picking a different spot each time. Nope. Each new snowfall covered up the most recent business. So, now, as each layer of snow melts, more and more businesses are making their presence known.

Unfortunately, there’s still enough white snow left to show a rather glaring contrast. There are now increasingly darker and wider round circles in the snow of my front yard. Truth be told, I think it’s hilarious—all this time I’ve been waiting for the snow to melt and now that it is, all I can see are continually expanding areas of doggy poop.

If ALL the snow would just melt, they would be invisible and would become fertiliser. On the other hand, if it were to snow again, they would disappear. Hmmm… Which is better? Melting snow revealing yet more dog droppings or more snow to cover them up ’cause they look disgusting? Why, MELTING of course! At least  Turdsicle season is over!

Most people would call this newly approaching period “Spring.” For me, however, it is the time of year for checking one’s shoes before entering the house because, as mentioned, said dark patches become invisible.