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Gary Spangler's avatar

There’s no shortage of joy on the faces I see

No shortage of movement from fingers and feet

A cacophony of bird voices I hear

A symphony from Nature delights

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Gary!

Thank you for sharing. The bird voices are so uplifting. Spring is coming. :) I hope you're well and enjoy your walk with Izzie.

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Gary Spangler's avatar

Good morning, Julie B. Hughes!

Well of Spirit and Heart, if not entirely of Body. A large red shouldered hawk has been present the last two mornings. To be expected, as all the smaller migratory birds flow into this space. A species of fleet-winged duck is new but I’ve yet to identify it. Binoculars will help…if I remember to take them. I hope Spring’s orchestra has begun rehearsals, of both wildlife and plant life. Mountain Laurel? Rhododendron? Lilly of the Valley?

“When the red, red Robin comes hop, hop hopping along.”

All the very best to you and your family!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Hi Gary! OH, I can't wait to learn what the fleet-winged duck is. How exciting. :) Oh Yes the Robins have been marvelous today. All the best to you and Beth as well.

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Vineet Mani's avatar

Your pieces of writing are inspiring and energy-inducing, Julie. Loved it wholly. Happy Holi to you and yours. Holi is the Festival of Colours celebrated in India with much fervour and zeal.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Hi Vineet! Wonderful to get your message. Thank you so much, friend. Happy Holi to you. I wasn't familiar with this celebration and looked it up. :) What a wonderful celebration... Good over evil!

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Vineet Mani's avatar

Thank you for your beautiful wishes, Julie. Good over evil always prevails. :)

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Always!

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3musesmerge's avatar

This morning I hear

Warm air forced by furnace

Winter’s almost done

Fun photos!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

I love this Gail! yes, winter is almost done indeed. I heard the robins cheering me on this morning as I ran. May peace be within you.

Thank you for being here.

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KAREN V. BLOOM's avatar

I love your poem you created with just having Bridgette there beside you .

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you, Mom. It was such a great morning and happy my friend since kindergarten could join us. :)

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Richard Donnelly's avatar

Thanks Julie I'm staggering ahead. I mean moving : )

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

HA! I'm glad to hear Richard! GO!GO!GO! :)

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