Spring has been warring with winter for some months now. Like the long democratic primary, it's a close race with neither side willing to concede defeat. The pundits seem to have recently called the race in Spring's favor, but Winter has vowed to soldier on until the last bulb has withered and the blossoms have fallen from the almond tree. Some worry that the battle will continue until the solstice with Winter finally being forced out only by weight of that venerable elder, Summer. There is worry of course, that the protracted contest poses a danger for the tomato crop. If tomatoes aren't planted well before solstice, there may not be time for them to fruit before the first fall frosts. Fortunately, all our tomatoes are safely ensconced in the artificial habitat of our sunroom. The democrats should be so lucky.