"O, how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day!" William Shakespeare

Home all cleaned and freshened up? Clusters of cheerful flowers lovingly placed around your major living areas? Bunnies and chicks peeking out from kitchen corners?

While Spring is not yet evident here in Connecticut, rumor has it that crocuses are popping up south of the Mason-Dixon line; I did, in fact, see a couple of blue jays the other day. Yes. Spring is here! It's time to make final preparations so that the joy of the season is fully evident in your families and in your homes.

If you haven't yet dyed eggs, be sure to indulge in this wonderful tradition before the week is over. Set out your prettiest basket or bowl and load up with real grass (did you plant a few rye grass seeds last week?) and arrange your dyed eggs for your children's enjoyment. Add a silk butterfly or favorite chick or bunny for a delightful centerpiece.

Indulge in chocolates during this week's shopping, making a special excursion for pink and yellow marshmallow chicks, cr