This time of year I take comfort in the lengthening of light that suddenly becomes noticeable. Not that I dislike winter; in fact, I enjoy it. I even like the snow especially piling up and the shadows all in blues and purples. But yet, thoughts of spring and garden flowers are uplifting thoughts, filled with light thoughts. I always feel grateful for living where there are the seasons, the wonder of it all continually moving and changing around us.
I was thrilled to hear birds singing Monday morning. I distinguished the Cardinal and the Phoebe, the latter surprising to hear ...
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