Word of the Week: Vernal

What an appropriate Word of the Week since yesterday was the first day of Spring! Did you know the first day of spring is not always the same day?

Spring (vernal equinox) is defined by when the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun, the center of the Sun being in the same plane as the Earth's equator. Although the word equinox is sometimes understood as "equal day and night" that is not always true. In most parts of the world, there are only 2 days out of the year when the day and night times are actually equal.

Don't you just love sping? Spring brings the sense of renewal, fresh starts, and happy times. I think of spring cleaning, getting in shape for summer, and spending time outside with my little guy.

Back to the Word of the Week:

vernal \ VUR-nl \ , adjective;

1. Appearing or occurring in spring.

2. Of or pertaining to spring.

3. Appropriate to or suggesting spring; springlike.

4. Belonging to or characteristic of youth

What do you like or dislike about spring?

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