T. S. Eliot is wrong: February is the cruelest month, not April. I'm quite confidant that even the Hyacinth Girl, if she could reevaluate her situation, would agree.
February is cruel because it hangs like mustard gas in the Pittsburgh air, creating a sickly haze over the buildings and streets. It then infiltrates the body, creating an internal, infernal fog that colludes everything. Everything.
February resembles the cat-like haze in "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock." Eliot always weighs on my mind in February.
Last year, when February weighed on my mind well into March, I made a list of things to look forward to, so I could chin-up my way through the bleak winter days. The list was marginally effective--effective enough to try it again. So here goes.
1. Possible Spring Break trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains for five days. We'll be staying at a ski resort located in the state park and will be doing little to no skiing. Snow tubing might happen, though, as will hikes through the park. Ah, nature. How vexed you are.
2. Possible Spring Break shopping spree at the Grove City outlet mall. I know: this item is totally lame. But hey, I am a shameless fashionista, and I long for spring attire. Seersucker pants? Check! Cotton sweaters? I hope so! Canvas flats in bright colors? Laaawwwwd, please!
3. Barack Obama's presidential campaign. I can't wait until he kicks Hillary's ass. She sucks. Why must the first woman to run for president be a conservative war hawk in liberal garb? Also, I'm a sucker for Barack's idealism. The Audacity of Hope? Well, I can't help but believe in it, either.
4. Spring flowers. Last fall I planted tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils throughout my garden with the aim to cheer myself up in March. I can't wait to see their yellow, purple, and orange splendor.
5. Hot Metal Faith Community moving to the bar/restaurant across the street. No more being late for church...hopefully...and the opportunity to take a greater part in their social ministries here on the Southside. This will give me the chance to atone for being a Very Mean Person.
uhhh...i think that's it. A modest list, but yet, a satisfying one. Remind me that I said so, okay?
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I hear the cure for February is to laugh like an irresponsible fetus, a la Mr. Apollinax. It's starting to get to me, too.
It just makes my day when you have a new post. Thanks for brightening dull February
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