The winter hills are thawing, buds are beginning to peek out on the hardwoods which cover the landscape, and for the first time in months, green shoots are beginning to appear between the long, brown stalks of grass. Sleepy little Ashton is beginning to emerge from it's long nap.
It's obvious that the place needs some repair. Some of the siding is coming up on the houses, the roofs have shingles sloughing off, and more than a few fences are down, but the residents will get around to all that eventually. Right now, the people and the animals just need to kick up their heels and enjoy not having to be cooped up around the fire anymore. With ma