Late February, and the air’s so balmy snowdrops and crocuses might be fooled into early blooming.
Then, the inevitable blizzard will come, blighting our harbingers of spring, and the numbed yards will
go back undercover. In Florida, it’s strawberry season—shortcake, waffles, berries, and cream will
be penciled on the coffeeshop menus.

—Gail Mazur, The Idea of Florida During a Winter Thaw

Snow-covered rocks at Bare Hill Pond. (Photo by Sue Fitterman)