Tag: spring
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The Rising Waters of Rebirth
The warmth of the weekend has given way to a definite chill. After a couple of days of rain and snow melt the rivers and lake are in flood. What, a few days ago, were fields, are now covered by water and for the second time in a decade we face potentially record lake flooding.
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The World Renewed!
Today dawned cloudy, then quickly became a glorious, sun drenched, early spring dream. We have passed the equinox and the sun is higher in the sky. The remaining snow, and deep tree shadows, serve to amplify the sunlight, creating a dazzling, high contrast world. About ten days ago I had eyelash repair surgery. Polio and…
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Spring Brings Mosquitoes, Lilacs, and a Dear One’s Passing
Although it is a warm day we are ensconced in the house, doors closed tight. Outside, clouds of mosquitoes attack any warm-blooded being that passes. Every now and then a neighbor runs past, arms flailing in the vain attempt to fend them off.
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Spring Walk
Our local weather has been cold and damp, and I am still wearing flannel. Apparently, light rain fell for most of last night; this morning the world is a lush, the trees having suddenly made the transition from a diversity of early spring colors to myriad hues of vibrant green. The red bud in our…
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