It seems that everywhere I look, we're turning over a new leaf. (In this case, it's a red maple.) And it's happened in a matter of hours. After our long dreary gray winter, we're morphing into something fresher.
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A new beginning... reminds me of the song... It's a new day by Celine Dion.
Hello Aby.
Or Morning has Broken by Cat Stevens.
Good to hear from you again. I hope all is well on your side of the world.
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