I am anxiously anticipating the arrival of spring since with it that wonderful start that we call the Sun starts showing its pretty face making our days longer, warmer and simply more enjoyable. The trees that have almost completely died through the winter months start to look alive turning green and even some flowers begin to pop up around all the neighborhoods in the city. So far it has been an extremely cold and gray winter and we are as far from summer as the North Pole from the South, and to me personally it’s more noticeable because with the cold chills my arthritis seems to bug me more than when it’s warmer. A lot of people don’t seem to notice it as much because most of us are still wearing sweaters. But just as prepared for cold now with scarves, extra lip balm, lotion and lots of fleeces for cold we must also keep in mind being ready for when that fun time arrives in a few short months. Time to get a plan together because when the hot finally arrives we start looking a little crazy since we are desperately looking for solutions, like Air Conditioner and lots and lot of sun screen. Sizzling summers are amazing and very enjoyable when we are ready, so start going through what you have this past summer, if you have been looking to get your house air conditioned can’t get a better buy then if you try to get it installed right now. Window treatments like blinds and curtains are great ways of also keeping the house cool and free of glare so check all of them, and see if there is anything that needs replacement. As always plenty of water for whatever emergency may present itself.