From a scientific standpoint, spring in the Northern Hemisphere begins with the equinox—usually March 20th—when day and night are nearly equal.
Tropical Storm Allison dumped 40 inches of rain on Houston Texas in 2001. It moved back into the Gulf and strengthened again, then swept into Lousianna weark more havoc and spawned twenty-one tornadoes.
Most of us go through life and don't even think or worry about what is for supper the next day. We know there is food in the refrigerator or freezer and grocery stores are just a few minutes away.