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The Southland's
Sweet Springtime
Friday, March 15, 2002
Suburbia, California
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"Heaven
is at our feet, as well as above us..."
I love the springtime.
The world is fresh, rejuvenated, and sweet.
During the week, I work
hidden away inside a building, apart from Nature. On
weekends, I spend as much time as possible outdoors --
taking walks, gardening, or just being a turista in
Nature. I
particularly enjoy the uplifting feelings of hope and
joy that I get from witnessing Nature's rebirth.
Springtime in the
Southland is the
perfect time to be out and about. Two weeks ago, DH and
I took the opportunity and leisure of seeing spring
coming in by going on a nourishing, four hour nature
hike.
Here are photos of that
splendid springtime hike, but first, click on this link to get
right into a spring mood or play some Vivaldi by placing
the cursor over the link and right clicking the
mouse, followed by clicking OPEN NEW WINDOW:
>>
The
Rhapsody of Spring
>> Real
Audio: Vivaldi's Four Seasons: Spring |
Click on the
photos to enlarge.
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An
inviting, peaceful glen that whispers, "Retreat, rest
and relax"
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California
poppies flirting with a barrel cactus
"Spring
unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil."
~ Reginald Hebel |
A lush border
of tulips and spring green.
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A solitary log cabin
with freshly painted shutters with windows opened wide to let the fragrant
breezes in
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A
spring rhapsody being sung by a quaint cottage garden |
Bursts of
red cyclamen, screaming,
"Passion! Excitement!"
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A calming,
restful view of delicate
irises at water's edge
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Spires of
foxgloves reaching skyward under a mild sun
"Spring
shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world.
~ Virgil A. Kraft |
A woodland
mix of lupines and California poppies dancing in a gentle breeze
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A
not-so-scary scarecrow in a profusion of colors
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A
well-tended vineyard
with the promise of happy spirits in its budding vines
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Sprouting
little cabbages on a stalk -- ah, Brussel sprouts!
Most curious.
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An almond
tree in full flower, stunning in the afternoon light
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A sweet
puppy guide dog in training
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"I need
a nap.
I'm still a puppy."
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Where
is this place?
C'mon, be a sport. Humor me. Take a guess.
This
is WHERE!
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