From Wikipedia; Fiddleheads are the furled fronds of a young fern, often harvested for use as a vegetable. Left on the plant, each fiddlehead would unroll into a new frond.
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a tender young sprout
bursting with life and purpose
the return of spring
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Spring has officially arrived and I feel a burst of energy and renewal. This year feels especially powerful and hopeful, maybe because my life is in a good place and I have an upcoming date! I’m excited to meet and explore whether we might share a connection. We met on a dating site where she actually reached out to me. We’ve talked a little on the phone and are going to meet for a hike this weekend. No matter the results, I’m grateful for a date and the chance to meet someone new. The process is helping me feel more alive, wanting to be and give my best. So it’s a win no matter what happens.
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Thanks for your continued support.
Happy Spring!
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Lovely photos! I hope the date goes well. 🙂
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Thank you Alethea. I’m looking forward to meeting her. 🙂
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This post made me smile so big!!! I hope you have a fantastic time together. I’m SO happy for you and love this little spring in your step!
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LOL! Yes, a spring in my step. Thanks Tania. 😊
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I hope you have a great time.
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Thank you!
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Your photos always inspire me to slooow down and savor them. Thank you! And hurrah for a date on the horizon. I admire your perspective very much: “The process is helping me feel more alive, wanting to be and give my best. So it’s a win no matter what happens.” I hope it proves to be fun and satisfying!!!
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Thank you Will. I’m pleasantly surprised at having a date and my attitude!
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Hurrah! Just stay in the moment as much as you can and observe — and maybe even savor! — what unfolds…
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Good suggestions.
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Very unusual looking flowers. Really pretty! Your spring is WAY ahead of mine. Still snow all around here 😦 But it is not far off…I’m waiting anxiously! Thanks for a preview Brad of what is to come…..VK 🙂
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Thanks VK. I’m glad you can enjoy our spring as an early preview for yours! 😊
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I love fiddlehead ferns…
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Me too!
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Beautiful closeups and exciting news! Have fun on your hike! 🌻 Best wishes, Brad.
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Thanks Michele. It’s been far too long! 😊
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Enjoy! 🌄
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Love that clean photo of the Fiddlehead fern before it unfolds and your fresh thoughts on the energy of spring. ❤
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Thank you Layla. I hope to keep riding this rising energy! 😊
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Yay for your spring and your date, Brad! You have a great attitude about it.
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Thank you Julie. I hope you see spring soon.
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That is a beautiful photo – as usual you bring eyes to that which can be easily missed! This spring does have a beautiful sense of blooming in all possible ways. Very excited to know of your upcoming date and hike – wishing you a wonderful experience in every way!!
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Thank you for the kind wishes Pragalbha. Yes, spring is an exciting time, and my date is a perfect compliment.
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You are ahead of us here in the northeast. Thank you for igniting the excitement to come Brad 🥰
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Thanks Val. I know the NE has been getting lots of cold and snow, but spring is coming! 🌼
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So happy to feel your excitement regarding spring unfolding and your hike! Enjoy each moment in joy, because it’s all your experience which keeps bringing in more and more wonderful experience! Being open for life, in all its contrast! Much love❤️🕺🌈
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Thank you for reminding me of the bigger picture Barbara. To spring and being open. ❤️
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I’m smiling so big right now! Your photos are beautiful and I love the hopefulness in your voice. Spring is the chance for new beginning and fresh starts. I hope the date brings you a great adventure.
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Thank you for the kind comments Bridgette. Now I’m smiling! To spring and new adventures.
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Fiddleheads are quite yummy in stir fry’s 😋
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I’ve heard that but never tried. Thanks Jay.
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I’m so glad spring has arrived for you with beautiful flowers, a burst of energy and optimism, and a date! What could be better than that? Beautiful photos and a lovely poem, Brad. Keep smiling!
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Yes Diana, it’s a wonderful gift for spring tempered by news I just received about my mom’s health.
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I’m sorry to hear that your mom’s health is troubling. We;re about the same age, and I can relate to the worry as our parents age. Have a safe trip and my best to both of you.
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Thank you. I know you’ve been through a lot with your parents too.
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❤
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What lovely spring news, Brad! Gorgeous photos, poem and a hike in the outdoors with someone new…
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Thank you Kim!
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Lovely photos and words Brad. Happy Spring! What a wonderful way to begin this new season. I hope your date is the beginning of something beautiful. Have fun! 😊💗🙏
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Thank you Miriam! I’m excited for the date and opportunity to stretch myself. A perfect way to start spring. 😊💗
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Absolutely!
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Lovely!❤️👋🏿
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Thank you! 😊
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Wow superb and that would be splendid to go on a date Brad. All the best. Such a beautiful post and poem. Feeling so happy for you. There is spring in your step 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😊😊😊
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Thank you Kamal. I’m glad you can share in the happy feelings. 🙏
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Yes absolutely Brad. God bless. You are always welcome 😊👍🏽😊👍🏽
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Hi Brad, I hope your hike went well and you had fun. I’ve never heard those curled up new fern growths called fiddleheads before.
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Thanks Robbie. The hike is this weekend.
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Have lots of fun.
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Beautiful closeups and exciting news! Have fun on your hike! 🌻 Best wishes, Brad.
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Thank you Tyler.
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Loved loved loved your flower pictures, Brad! I SO look forward in photographing my ferns which are so much fun to do so! And YOU!! On a date!! Yoo-hoo!!! I AM so happy for you. Good things DO come ….. I SO believe this!! ❤️🌹❤️
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Thank you Amy. Spring and adventure are warming my heart! 🌹❤️
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This is beautiful Brad and excited to hear about how your date went! Happy you are happy!💞
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Thanks Cindy!
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You’re so welcome Brad! ❣️
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Hi Brad,
I am so excited about your hiking date. I hope that it was fun, and perhaps more.
I am glad that you are putting yourself out there and being open to meeting new people. There are some great people out there. Good attracts good.
Blessings!
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The photos are crips clear and symbolic of renewal. How your hike went well. It is a great way to get to know someone.
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Thank you Donna. My date cancelled.
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I saw that… responded…
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I am late arriving and reading your post Brad I was all excited for you, then I read down your comments and your date cancelled.. So sorry to read that… But I am sure all is for a reason even if not clear at the present moment..
Loved your poem and the Beautiful Spring photos Brad…. ❤
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Thanks Sue. I haven’t had time or energy to worry about the date. Thankfully, I have friends and nature to help me through. 🙏
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That is the most important thing Brad… Sending HUGS
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That second flower reminds me of a kaleidoscope. When it comes to dating, you can trust the timing.
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Trust is hard for me and the time doesn’t seem right.
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Love the poem!! Beautiful imagery! Time for rebirth all around!!
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Thanks. I hope spring helps you renew and refresh.
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It always does, since I was a little girl. I clearly remember sitting on my back steps and feeling the energy and walking my yard every day to see what changed! And I still do both those things!!
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Yay!
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Look at you, Brad! I hope your date was nice; that’s a great way to bring in springtime.
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Thanks Kathy. She cancelled, and my priority is my mom right now.
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Oh no! I’ll have to catch up on your blog. I hope your mom is okay.
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Thanks. We’re waiting on some test results.
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I love this, Brad, even though I now know that God has interrupted your plans – at least temporarily – and maybe these bumps in the road will level out into something glorious 🙂 I like how you described how this process is helping you “feel more alive, wanting to be” as those are the best feelings to have, and like you say, it’s a win no matter what happens. While a rough road is ahead for you, I believe you will handle this piece of life well. Take care.
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Thanks Randall. It’s a worthy goal that will be more challenging now that mom has cancer. I’ll do what I can to help her and stay open.
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