March 1 was the first day of spring according to Russian tradition. (We count March, April and May as spring months; June, July and August as summer months; etc.) Although winter will continue to linger for nearly three more weeks based on the astronomical calendar, snow is melting rapidly here in the sunny Methow Valley and life is beginning to pick up speed. So, it's time for a quick check-in: - The Piroshki class at the Twisp Valley Grange in January was lots of fun! Thank