Category Archives: springtime

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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Happy spring!

Posted on April 6, 2023 by jjspina

This is a a post I share each spring. I delight in seeing the crocuses sprout up below after a long winter. Here is a poem I wrote in 2013 about spring that I wanted to share today. We are … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around the Neighborhood! Spring is here!

Posted on March 30, 2023 by jjspina

During a walk around my neighborhood recently, I noticed that there is still some snow in some places while completely gone in others. What I love to see is the new shoots sprouting of daffodils and crocuses, trees budding and … Continue reading →

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Traffic in the Snow! Snow is already melting! Spring is Here or is it?

Posted on March 19, 2023 by jjspina

I love to see how much traffic we get when it snows. There are so many tracks that overlap one another that it is impossible to know how many deer, turkeys and other animals have traversed our yard. But it … Continue reading →

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Beautiful spring weather is here! Flowers blooming!

Posted on May 13, 2022 by jjspina

Well, finally spring has sprung! Trees are blooming and sprouting their greenery and showing off their new coats in the warm spring breezes. As always I snapped plenty of photos to share of all the flowers my husband planted recently … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around the Neighborhood to enjoy the Beauty!

Posted on April 26, 2022 by jjspina

I haven’t been up to snuff lately, fighting a stomach bug. Finally feeling a little better today to go for a walk around the neighborhood. I can’t believe in one week how much has changed, Trees are beginning to flower, … Continue reading →

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Spring is finally sprouting all over!

Posted on April 22, 2022 by jjspina

It is finally feeling like spring with the warmer weather. I love watching things grow. I snapped a few photos when I noticed some sprouts or flowers coming up. Winter is such a long season that I am always so … Continue reading →

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Is spring Here Yet?

Posted on March 25, 2022 by jjspina

This is an old post that I wrote just before COVID-19 Pandemic began. Thank God we are getting through it now and only have some variations that are here and then gone. Take care everyone. Stay safe and well! God … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around the Neighborhood!

Posted on April 24, 2021 by jjspina

I love when the weather is spring-like and not winter-like as in a recent snowstorm. It was a nice day to take a walk around the neighborhood. I love to snap photos of everything I see. This drives my husband … Continue reading →

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Spring is Sprouting All Over! But the Weather is Cool Again!

Posted on April 17, 2021 by jjspina

In New England just wait a minute and the weather will change from warm to cold and back again. We hardy New Englanders are used to this. We are ready for anything that nature throws at us. I think! Yikes! … Continue reading →

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