...softening the hard, cold ground and bringing up earthworms, much to the delight of all the many robins who were wondering why they got here so early in the season.

But still...rather cold and gray. All the many dogs (especially Buddy) not minding the breezeway instead of the patio this evening, and that's probably a good thing since a brace of rabbits has been frolicking across the yards. It's hard to imagine what would happen if all three terriers were out back when rabbits ran by.