Spring is the air...yes even though we've still got snow banks as tall as a small car...Spring is definitely around the corner. I've even heard reports of cardinal sightings. If it's true that the summer birds are navigating their way back home, then those April showers and May flowers can't be far behind. And what do thoughts of Spring bring about in people? Well, I've heard how a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love. Maybe so, but most of the men in my vicinity seem to have only thoughts of spring training for the upcoming baseball season, fishing, camping or other outdoor activities.

It's my thought, though, that it's the young woman whose fancy tends to make the man believe he should be thinking more about love and less about baseball or fishing. It's she who makes all the moves, sends out the signals and causes his attention to be momentarily diverted from cleats, caps and poles. Her short-shorts, halter tops and open toe sandals are the number one contributing factors to him throwing all other thoughts out the window in order to pursue her "fanciness".

On occasion though (and correct me if I'm wrong) a young woman's thoughts are not only about love, they're also about, "the dress, the day and of course, the ring". Which seems a tad sneaky, because the only thing on his mind, when in the presence of short-shorts and halters, is well...you know. But, her thoughts just might go all the way to the end of the story...the alter. Spring is all about weddings. How many people are married in the spring? The statistics are astronomical and the wedding business goes into overdrive. Business is booming for wedding planners, caterers and bridal shops. Spring is their Christmas and a bride needs a groom, so thank goodness his "fancy" is in high gear.

Now, this isn't to say that all women are out to bring home the gold (so to speak), but hey, most women can't seem to resist this perfect opportunity. Ask your parents, check with them as to when your father first noticed your mother. I'll bet my computer keys that your father's head swiveled all the way around when he noticed the smiling, laughing girl sitting on the park bench or walking her dog or going for an afternoon stroll. Her golden hair waving in the gentle, spring breeze and the sun shining off her glistening, tan skin. I doubt very much he noticed the mousy, pale girl sitting in the library with her face buried in a book.

And not to offend the mousy girl in the library who did indeed get her man…how did you do it? I’m pretty sure you had to lift your head up from the book and smile at your intended. With some guys, that’s all it takes. You tickled his “fancy” and his thoughts turned to love. 'Nuff said.

Spring really is the time to turn a young man’s thoughts to love…with a little help from the woman.