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by the end of the day the rain finally stopped and the light that remained was enough for walking around to assess conditions.

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the Circle

raindrops were still spattered onto this leaf of Lily-of-the-Valley. 

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more signs of spring, they're busting out all over.

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Grove Avenue

three stages of a Magnolia coming into bloom:

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3rd Avenue

a split rail fence runs the length of 3rd Avenue on the N side.  its broad wire mesh, designed to contain a large though friendly dog, catches the occasional blowing leaf to create compositions like this: 

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this wood phlox has been in bloom for a while; it wasn't until yesterday that I managed to catch it in the light that I had in mind for it.

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3rd Avenue

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this space is not a repository for fiction, else I would have composed a caption describing the Hot Air Balloon Festival held here in the Grove. 
well, O.K., you might have to squint at it some, and indulge in at least some willing suspension of disbelief.  but if you try hard enough it's there, or it could be.

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3rd Avenue

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3rd Avenue



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sunlight falling around but not on these blooms produced a subtle glow, as if emanating from within.

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3rd Avenue


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fool that I am, I managed to miss betsy_beekeeper's open house yesterday afternoon.  I had meant to attend but other matters engaged my attention and by the time I realised it, the event was already over. 
phooey.

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