Tag Archives: springtime

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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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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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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Spring is Showing Signs of Life Again!

Posted on April 29, 2021 by jjspina

My husband and I took an enjoyable walk around the neighborhood again in between the rainy and cooler days we have had recently. It was good to get out and about. I began my day with a surprise double egg … 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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Don’t Hold Your Breath Yet! Spring is Here Somewhere!

Posted on April 18, 2021 by jjspina

I mentioned in a previous post that hold on a minute and the weather in New England will change again from warm to cold and back again. Well, it happened on 4/16/21! We had snow – about two inches! It … Continue reading →

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