1 In the northeastern region, the weather grows warmer in May.
Tulips, azaleas, and dogwood spring into bloom.
Heavier growth means more frequent lawn mowing
Rainfall can be extremely variable
2.Bad weather may lead to frustrating delays at airports.
In the 1970s, the airline were deregulated
Airlines changed their routes and established "hub" cities.
Crriers were free to reorganize their rate structures.
3.Their children had grown up and left home
Maintenance of the house and yard was a financial burden/
The Robinsons lived near the state capital.
The Robinsons sold their house and moved to a small apaartment.