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Tim Dawkins's avatar

Here in Upstate New York I always keep a lookout for those first green shoots of the spring daffodils pushing up through the thawing ground as indication that new life is ahead. Enjoy France!

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Thank you! Almond trees are in bloom here.

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Sara Santa Clara's avatar

Here it feels like Spring too, although it is still rather cold and will get colder still before the warmth wakes up the bumblebees and the butterflies. I have started sowing seeds though, and will start working on the new beds as soon as we get the wood.

I am getting some snail mail ready too... I guess a postcard from France would be welcome 😊

Safe travels to you, Rachel! Take care.

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Thank you! I hope to start seeds when I get home.

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Betty Carlson's avatar

Bon voyage! We have had some sunny, encouraging weather here and I know it's been that way in Paris too. Look forward to hearing about your stay!

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Merci!

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Cindy Sleppy's avatar

Time marches on!

Cindy Sleppy

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Indeed!

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Marie-Pier's avatar

This piece felt so good today :) I wish you an amazing trip to France!

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Merci!Merci!

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Steve Overby's avatar

We have rented a community garden plot from our city this year so now I'm itching to plant seeds. Unfortunately that's a ways away yet. I would love a postcard from France. Let me know if you still have my address. Safe travels, and look forward to news and pictures from France.

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Thank you! I hope to get to the literal seed planting when I get back.

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Janine  Martin's avatar

Thanks Rachel for your inspiring words about Spring . Where I live by the River Wye in England, the sun has burst through all week , it’s all everyone is talking about after months of grey skies, storms and floods. The relief is palpable - like it might never appear again.

I grew up in Paris with a French father - I would love a postcard from you in France 🇫🇷 my address is 14 Castle Street, Hereford HR1 2NL, England

Where in France do you go?

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Rachel Shenk's avatar

Yes! I love the word, palpable!

Going to the south and to Paris.

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