Spring - Rebirth in NH and VT's Upper Valley

Well, crocuses are poking their colorful heads through the recently snow layered soil. And occasionally the sun shines gloriously reminding us of what is to come. I'm seeing signs that spring is also coming to the real estate market in Hanover, NH and Lebanon, NH and other New Hampshire and Vermont Upper Valley communities. Quite a few properties have gone under contract in the last few weeks (see http://www.HalSheeler.com) and buyers are suddenly deciding, "Hey, maybe not a bad time to get into the real estate market."

We in the Upper Valley have not been immune to the slowdown but are fortunate, because of major employers like Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, to be somewhat insulated. So, "bring spring on," I say. Rebirth in all sorts of ways. As I look out of my office window and see the sun shining on trees, my mind turns to the vegetable garden in which I will soon be digging. Time to plant those little pots inside and watch in eager anticipation the green shoots struggle feebly up and then "wax strong" into plants that will bear luscious tomatoes and...Mostly tomatoes!

Last evening I directed a rehearsal of Bel Canto Chamber Singers. We are preparing for performances next month that will include Faure's Requiem. These words from the Faure come to mind now: "Lux aeterna" (light eternal). Something about light!

Cheers,

Hal