Spring not here yet, but allergies are

I grew up in northern California and NEVER suffered from allergies....until I moved to north Texas. It must have been about my second or third year here when I started getting what I though was a cold that never seemed to go away. I toughed it out for a few years and then my wife suggested that I have allergies. I said no way, I don't have allergies! I went to the doctor and he said, wait for it, you have allergies. I joined the crowd.

This allergy season is here sooner than normal. An allergist told me this week was his busiest week in three years courtesy of a wet winter and early bloom.

If you're new to Texas, welcome. Next year I'll welcome you to the allergy crowd.