PORCH PONDERINGS

March Winds are Blowing

March here in my part of Montana has sure come in like a Lion. Remember that saying? In like a Lion - out like a Lamb?

Holy cow - the barometer has been up and down, and the wind has been up and down as well. Today we have a Red Flag warning. That means we have high winds, up to 60 MPH, and low humidity. It is also prime wildfire weather. We've also had an 'open winter' with very little moisture here in the plains. It will only take a spark in this wind and all will go up in flames.

I wanted to hang some clothes outside on the clothesline. Nix on that. My clothes would end up in the next county the moment I turned my back.So I put laundry on the back burner for a day or so.

I walked to the post office and just about got pushed backward when I crossed the street. Amazing.

I stopped and talked to a contractor who was replacing windows in a neighbor's house. I asked him if he was going to do the picture window today. I don't think I would, all that glass! "Yeah, probably" was his reply. More power to you. If I hear a big crash, I'll know what that was all about.

So - hang onto your hats fellow Montanans. It looks like a bumpy ride tonight. I'm just glad I got a new roof last year.