States I have visited

visited 33 states (66%)
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Well, seems that I have confined myself mostly to the more southern climes, with the exception of the northeast. Hope to visit the other states when we make the grand post-retirement trek -- which is still a few years away.

Spring!!

Spring is in full dress mode -- dogwoods are almost finished blooming, but the azaleas are glorious and everything in the veggie garden is growing furiously! The sugar snap peas are loaded with blossoms and the beginnings of tiny pea pods. The lettuce is full and ready to make the leap to bolting. Must eat it fast! The greens are juicy and delicious. Just can't beat the rich abundance of spring veggies before the heat sets in. The first strawberries are just beginning to ripen, with many more in varying sizes down to blossoms. There are tiny pears, peaches, and plums beginning on the fruit trees and clusters of just-set blueberries on the bushes. Ah, spring, you are full of such promise!