A quick trip around my yard the other day showed daffodils and tulips with their heads popping up through the soil. Clearly, I wasn’t expecting to see these welcome friends, but I have to admit they sure brought a warm ray of sunshine to my still-too-cold world. It won’t be long now ...

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