Tag Archives: Spring

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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A Lamby for Easter – Lamby the Lonely Lamb!

Posted on March 21, 2024 by jjspina

Are you looking for that special book to give to your little ones this holiday season? Look no further – Lamby the Lonely Lamb is one that they will love. It is recommended by @MomsChoiceAwards! This is a perfect gift … 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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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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A Warm spring walk around the neighborhood!

Posted on June 8, 2022 by jjspina

I love taking a look around the yard and the neighborhood and snapping photos of all the beauty around us. On this warm spring day my husband and I took a walk around our neighborhood. Before I began our walk, … Continue reading →

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Warmer Weather came and went again! Everything is Greening up though!

Posted on May 25, 2022 by jjspina

We had a short spurt of 90 degree weather for a few days then cooler temps rushed in to freeze our toes once again. I walk around with a sweater handy just in case. But this is New England for … 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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