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the floral parade
rainbow colors blossoming
a sensual feast
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Our downtown square has long been one of my favorite places to stroll in town. Our city gardeners work hard to keep the gardens looking wonderful all season long. They continually cull, plant, and replace plants to keep the gardens fresh and interesting. This last week was the peak for cherry blossoms which are already mostly gone due to the rain and wind. Additionally, there were lots of tulips and a few other early bloomers.
May you find what feeds your body and spirit.
Happy Spring!
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I love springtime… to usher us in to a happy colourful life❤️ sending love x
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I like your perspective on spring Barbara! 🌼💕
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Gorgeous, Brad. My trees looked like that last evening – except the white stuff covering the branches was snow!
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Thank you Cynthia. I love your attitude on the snow! ❄️🌼
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Happy Spring time as a result gives such beautiful flowers and plants.
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Yes Shiva. Spring is a beautiful time of renewal.
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That is an extraordinary shot of that tulip!
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Thank you Suzie. I love the colors!
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I want to live in your town, Brad. Lovely images as always. I love the cherry blossoms against the blue sky, as well as the bed of tulips (wow!) and the sensual interior of one particular tulip. The plant world is truly amazing! Thank you for this lovely blast of spring energy.
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I’m glad you can share in the delight Will. Our downtown is very cute and has become too popular and expensive. 😊
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Beautiful poem and cherry blossoms and tulips, Brad. So much beauty everywhere. Too good.
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Thanks Kamal. Happy Spring! 🌼
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Welcome dear Brad. Happy Spring to you too 😊😊😊
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Nice clicks
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Thanks
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Wow! And to think I got snow today 😦 So ready for spring!!! Beautiful pics Brad….VK
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Snow! I hope spring shows up soon for you VK.
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Soon….Soon !!!!
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How splendid these photos of spring that mimic the bloom happening around me too!
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How fun that you’re in the same phase of spring Jaya. Enjoy!
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What a gorgeous downtown! City gardeners are unsung heroes. Thank you for sharing your spring photos and poem. 🌞
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You’re most welcome Michele. Agreed about city gardeners. 🌼
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Thank you Brad for these beautiful photographs – I love them and they are indeed a sensual feast. I love tulips.X
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It is my pleasure to share the bounty Janet. I’m grateful you and others can share in the beauty and delight! 😍🌼
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Gorgeous post. Happy post. Lovely post. Thanks for a gorgeous happy lovely post !!!
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You’re most welcome Dee. Spring brings so much beauty and delight. Enjoy!
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It sure does. It’s really struggling to break through fully this year (at least in my neck of the woods)
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Wonderful blooms dear Brad.. Love the blossoms and the heart of that Tulip… Happy Spring right back 🙂
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Thank you Sue. Nice to see you cruising WordPress. Happy Spring! 💚🌸
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Lovely🌷🙏🌷Thanks for sharing your lovely Springtime!
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Wonderful Val. I’m delighted you enjoy them. 🌼🙏
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A beautiful poem, Brad. I love tulips.
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Thank you Robbie. Tulips make me happy!
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Lovely, lovely, Brad! Thanks for sharing! Spring hasn’t quite sprung up here yet, but soon! Hope you’re having a great week so far! 🙂
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Thank you Julie. I’m delighted to see you here! I hope springs comes your way soon! 🌼🙂
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So beautiful! Have a blessed week Brad!
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Thank you Ana. You too!
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Such beautiful photos, Brad! I love the colors and can imagine the fragrance. Delightful indeed 💜
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Thank you Natalie. Take a deep breath! 😋
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Looks so beautiful Brad. Would love to walk here and enjoy the Cherry blossoms.
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Thanks Tammy. It’s a real treat!
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I love the close-up of the tulip. Flowers always lift my spirits
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Thank you Ali. Flowers lift my spirits too. Enjoy spring and all the flowers!
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A lovely haiku and photos, Brad. It looks like spring has sprung in your area. I love that blue sky. Still waiting for the season to change here, but soon, I hope. 🙂
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Thank you Diana. Yes, it’s been a beautiful spring so far. Soon for you I hope too. 🌸
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Awesome post Brad! Looks like an awesome place to live….love the tulips!!
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Thanks Kirt. I’m enjoying getting out and about more lately, especially with spring blossoms.
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Delightful springtime photos, Brad. Love the close-up of the interior world. 😀
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Thank you Jane. I love macro photography and my cellphone does pretty well. I may eventually splurge for a real camera again, but I’ve gotten comfortable with the ease and convenience of using a cellphone!
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I’m a sucker for tulips and cherry blossoms! Thanks for sharing the beauty with us.
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Me too. They are a fleeting spring joy!
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A delightful town. I would enjoy the walk there as well. Tulips are my favorite. Refreshing.
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Thank you Donna. I’m glad you can relate.
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