Cheery

Johnny Jump-ups show their cheery faces to the world.

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Arrived!

This spread of dogtooth violet is proof positive that spring has arrived! Hooray!

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Rests

A Mute Swan (Cygnus olor; Source) rests on the nest and a clutch of eggs.

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Announce

Crocuses in our back yard gaily announce springs’ (somewhat tardy) arrival.

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Rain coming.

Here comes a downpour.

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Flagged; spring

My desire to post has flagged this week.

Wednesday and Thursday were windy and unseasonably warm; the high both days as 31. Shades mostly drawn, windows open only an inch or two to keep the worst of the heat out, yet let some fresh air in  – we won’t put the a/c in the window yet. Today’s high was 9 and the windows were closed to keep the warmth in.

This spring has definitely been an interesting one.

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To their level

These little daffodils are so attractive that I descended to their level – ground level – for a better perspective.

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Grasps

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Begs

The calendar reports that spring began 17 days ago.

Winter begs to differ.

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Warm day

Our senior dog Stella, outside on a warm early spring day. The relative warmth undoubtedly felt good.

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