Category Archives: spring

Spring is bursting out all over!

Posted on May 1, 2025 by jjspina

I have been getting over a cold and now my husband is fighting one. We haven’t been outside much but I hope we will both be back to our old selves soon. I noticed the weather has been beautiful causing … Continue reading →

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Where has spring gone?

Posted on March 26, 2025 by jjspina

Just when New England was beginning to show signs of spring, spring has sprung and gone to sleep. We had one day recently that was in the high 50’s and low 60’s and the next few days in the 30’s … Continue reading →

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Spring is officially arriving this week!

Posted on March 19, 2025 by jjspina

I can feel it in the air and see it as the grass struggles to grow strong roots and green up. The trees are working on their buds and spores that can cause havoc on those who have allergies. Bushes … Continue reading →

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Tulips to brighten your day! A touch of spring!

Posted on March 6, 2025 by jjspina

My husband recently bought me some tulips from the supermarket. They had so many on display that I picked out two bunches. They are so lovely and bring spring into our house and brighten my day. I hope these tulips … Continue reading →

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Is spring coming?

Posted on March 4, 2025 by jjspina

Each day I look out the windows in my home, I watch the snow slowly melting. We still have a lot of snow, but the temperatures are rising a little. We had one day almost 50 degrees. Today we are … Continue reading →

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Everything is greening up!

Posted on June 7, 2024 by jjspina

Now that the weather is getting warmer all the time with plenty of rain in between, everything is greening up beautifully. I snapped a photo of the pond in the backyard. It looks so green and lush. The birds and … Continue reading →

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Deck is all set for enjoying!

Posted on May 18, 2024 by jjspina

My husband put together the furniture on the back deck in preparation for outdoor dining. But with all the pollen and tree spores it is not comfortable for allergies. It looks beautiful though and we do enjoy sitting outside with … Continue reading →

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A spring walk around the neighborhood!

Posted on April 22, 2024 by jjspina

The weather is getting better but still cool but nice to take a walk around the neighborhood. This week I have been dog-sitting my daughter’s labradoodle. She is the sweetest dog and having her forced me to get out and … Continue reading →

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Spring has finally sprung!

Posted on April 16, 2024 by jjspina

The weather is getting better here in New England. The crocuses and daffodils are out, temps are climbing and the peepers are peeping in our backyard pond. For those who do not what peepers are, they are frogs who are … Continue reading →

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Spring is really here!

Posted on April 14, 2023 by jjspina

I recently took a couple of walks in the beautiful spring weather – 60’s and low 70’s! I love getting out and breathing in the warmer air that is clear and clean without the pollen which will come soon along … Continue reading →

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