Raced

I raced a thunderstorm today, getting home mere minutes before it arrived with a brief downpour and small hail.

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A good way to spend a warm afternoon

Lazing on a shady deck, enjoying the breeze.

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A good way to spend a warm afternoon

Lazing on a shady deck, enjoying tbe breeze.

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Cheerful

It is a chilly, damp, breezy day – more mid-March than mid-May. These Johnny Jump-ups spread, without encouragement, into part of our yard. I photographed them a few days ago and today they gave me some cheer that spring is indeed here.

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Good dogs

Good dogs Achilles and Stella, enjoying a good spring day.

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Beauty

One of the first flowers of the season, a lovely crocus, shows off.

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Green

After the greys, browns, and whites of winter, the bright green of the bush and new corn on a late spring morning is a welcome sight.

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Dash

The redbud tree adds a wonderful dash of colour to our backyard. It suffered a serious injury three years ago in an accident yet seems to have fully recovered.

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Reflection

Daffodils redirect the sunniness and happiness of a delightful spring morning.

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In flower

Our Manitoba maple began flowering and I took a few minutes to study and appreciate the flowers’ complex structure.

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