There’s an elephant in the room—and it’s practicing social distancing: the coronavirus. It’s no secret that our lives have changed drastically over the past few weeks, and that things may remain in flux for the foreseeable future. Spring arrives, and calls for quarantine stifle celebrations of renewal and refreshment. Many of the fun events listed in this issue are being cancelled or postponed, and as painful as it is to say it, these short-term interruptions are for our benefit.
ON THE COVER: Spring has returned, with its warmer weather, bird calls, and all the floral scents we’ve missed. Enjoy the petrichor – the smell of freshly-fallen rain on dry earth – and embrace the outdoors! Find some news ways to greet Mother Nature on pages 12 and 14.
