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| Perspective of a Flowering Crab Apple Blossom View 1 Elkridge, MD March 21, 2020 |
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| Perspective of a Flowering Crab Apple Blossom View 2 Elkridge, MD March 21, 2020 |
On our walk yesterday, which came after filling the truck with junk and visiting the county landfill/recycling center followed by a short stop for my biweekly allergy shot, I was captured by the sight of the crab apple trees in full bloom against the sky. It made my spirit soar during a time when all of the news seems dire. Spring is here! I am usually one of the greatest celebrants of the season which officially ends the time of darkness--but this year it seems that the darkness, metaphorically, has found a way to continue.
I was thrilled to see the blossoms dancing in the wind illuminated by the bright sunlight during my daily walk. Despite the dogs thinking I was crazy to stop, I decided to take a couple images of the blossoms just to remember the day and to escape the coronavirus news for a few moments.
All-in-all it was an unusual Saturday. There were no sports to attend, coach, or watch on TV. Remember, this is the time normally devoted to March Madness and the only madness is that of those of us who would normally be glued to our TV's watching the tournament. And so, in the absence of a suitable diversion, I finished spring cleaning the garage and determined that I have enough hazardous stuff around the house to justify another run to the landfill next week when the hazardous recycling center is open.
As we are all minimizing contact with others, don't forget to take a time out and notice the springtime. It will be a welcome diversion from the news of the day.
-- Bob Doan, Elkridge, MD
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