While Monday gave us a reminder of what spring in the Midwest usually delivers, I don’t think there are many of us who will complain about the unseasonably mild temperatures we’ve been having recently. My backyard is absolutely beautiful — the redbuds are vibrant; the early tulips and daffodils are in bloom; the lilacs are ready to pop ... Spring’s second chance is truly upon us.

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