Spring comes on its own terms…

by | 12 May 2025 | Musing | 6 comments

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In its own sweet time

After the early heat of Oman, spring seems to have taken an eternity to reach New Mexico. Snow, rain, hail, sleet, snow, rain… all needed, all welcome… but oh, the glory of the first flowers and puffy clouds scrolling across the sky, and the little things you find tucked in the most unexpected places…

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6 Comments

  1. Denny
    Denny on 12 May 2025 at 08:52

    Delightful as usual.

    Reply
    • aramatzne@gmail.com
      aramatzne@gmail.com on 12 May 2025 at 09:11

      You are generous, Denny. xoxo

      Reply
  2. Linda Sue Buehler
    Linda Sue Buehler on 12 May 2025 at 14:48

    That one thing doesn’t look so “little” to meeee! The blooms seem so fragile amongst the roughness. So beautiful! Thank you!

    Reply
    • aramatzne@gmail.com
      aramatzne@gmail.com on 13 May 2025 at 08:04

      No, that one thing was not so little, but very beautiful.

      Reply
  3. Karyn Eppler
    Karyn Eppler on 13 May 2025 at 06:40

    It sounds like Spring is well earned… for you and all the pokey bitey things. Enjoy.

    Reply
    • aramatzne@gmail.com
      aramatzne@gmail.com on 13 May 2025 at 08:04

      Ha! You make it sound as if I am not one of the Pokey, Bitey Things… that is very kind of you! xoxo

      Reply

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