Thursday, April 22, 2021

April Showers Bring May Flowers!


April has always represented optimism to me.  Optimism and hope. For those living in places where there are four seasons, it also means Spring is on the horizon.

With spring comes hope, especially for those experiencing a gloomy winter. When I lived up North, the first sightings of daffodils and crocuses made me do a happy dance.  It still does. Fifty something degree weather had me putting on shorts.

Even after the dismal year we’ve had, April still brings with it hope and promise. The promise of a new tomorrow can only be good. Because of this, I am going to dub this post ‘Showered with April blessings.’ Why not find the silver lining in every cumulus cloud? There is still much to be thankful for.

So, that said, April 2021 may just be the perfect time to count our blessings.

First, and after some initial confusion, most states finally have access to the long awaited COVID vaccine. That makes most of us feel safe, or at least safer.


April, is also considered a precursor to warm weather. While it isn’t quite time to crank up the air conditioning, it’s the perfect time to crank down the heat. This means we’re saving dollars and lowering our electric/ gas bill.

The good news is schools are opening back up and so are office buildings. Those laid off are being called back to work, and unemployment is on the decline.

For those in the travel industry, like me, who were greatly affected, we have hope that we’ll be called back to work.  While the big cruise liners aren’t sailing, some of the smaller boats are.  This gives us hope that states like Florida, dependent on the cruise industry for revenue, are on their way back.

What’s nice about this April is seeing folks out and about again. Restaurants are back in business and people are gathering to socialize, even if it means wearing a mask.


With Memorial Day around the corner, we can plan on having those customary barbecues. It will be a reunion of sorts since most of us haven’t seen close family members in over a year.

Street fairs and concerts are on again, and wouldn’t it be nice for our readers to get out. Take that book to your favorite park, or browse your bookstore, find a comfortable seat, and simply enjoy.

This April 2021 we are showered in blessings.  Optimism is in the air. We are all looking forward to getting back out there.


About Marcia King-Gamble

Romance writer, Marcia King-Gamble originally hails from a sunny Caribbean island where the sky and ocean are the same mesmerizing shade of blue. This former travel industry executive has spent most of life in the United States.

A National Bestselling author, Marcia has penned over 34 books and 8 novellas. She has contributed to Michael Fiore’s DigitalRomanceInc and served as a moderator on the now defunct eHarmony advice boards.  Having witnessed the bad, the ugly, and the not so good in relationships, she still prefers to write about happily ever after. Caring for her animal family keeps her grounded and sane.


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16 comments:

  1. You are so right, Marcia, we always need to count those blessings and April is definitely a things-are-looking-up kind of month.

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    1. I can't help my optimistic nature. April 2021 rocks.

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  2. I'm looking forward to getting out again and seeing people! Easier to do with nicer weather!

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    1. So true Kari. This isolation is making many people depressed.

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  3. I love April because of the greening grass and flowering trees. Even though it snowed yesterday, the world seems brighter.

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    1. Yes, Jan the promise 0f Summer to come! Something abut budding flowers and greenery lifts your spirits.

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  4. Spring and fall are my favorite times. I love the spring flowers. Hopefully, I can get bedding plants out soon. April is the perfect time.

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    1. Caroline I love spring flowers too, and miss planting the tulips and crocuses. I settle for impatiens. Great time of year and filled with promise.

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  5. I love the street fairs. So much fun just walking through and seeing the people and the vendors. I went to one in Vero Beach and met a vendor from NH who'd gone to school with a friend. Just never know.

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    1. Nora I love street fairs as well and miss them. Never know who you'll meet. Vero Beach? Are you in Florida or do you visit?

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  6. Definitely a hopeful time. Thanks for the encouragement, Marcia!

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  7. You're always so positive. I love your posts because they always energize me and give me hope.

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  8. My nephew is having a housewarming party in a couple of weeks and I will get to see some family members I haven't seen since we were locked down. I'm so looking forward to it! Thanks for sharing this sunny post, Marcia!

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    1. I am so lucky where I am, as we opened up quite a while back. I hope you have fun at the housewarming. So good to be out and about.

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