Snarling Buds of May

It is May. In fact, today marks the Ides of May. Frickin' unlucky Ides.

And it has begun.

It started out as a tingle.. mild, inconsequential. You ignored it, swatted it away like it didn't matter.

But gradually it grew.. to a tickle.. a persistent annoyance that reminded you of what's on the way and your heart filled with dread..

.. and then BAM! Suddenly you're a sneezy, itchy, wheezy, watery mess for the next 4 weeks.

Oh yes. Break out the antihistamine and Kleenex, people. Allergy season is here.