Spring in Paris
In Paris, the most exuberant signal that spring has finally arrived are the chestnut trees in full bloom.
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Tag Archives : April Invitation
Spring Breaks Out in Portland, Oregon
By C.A. Carrington
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C.A. Carrington, our Portland Correspondent, answers our Invitation urging writers to render spring in their part of the country.
OUR APRIL INVITATION: Spring In Northern California: Newts, Stellar’s Jays, and an Exuberance of Wildflowers
By Judie Rae
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Nevada County is blessed with miles of hiking trails, each one a separate treat. On the trails that are near water, Sierra newts put in a spring appearance. Their bright orange bodies stand out in the crystalline water, where they swim and bask, amusing watchers of all ages.
OUR APRIL INVITATION: In Seattle, Swooning Over Spring
By Toni Myers
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Two weeks ago, our frequent contributor Toni Myers found herself so captivated by the lush beauty of Seattle in the spring that she sat down and wrote this “Ode to Demeter and Persephone.”
OUR APRIL INVITATION: In Coastal California, It’s Almost Always Spring
By Susanna Gaertner
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Each year in early March the UCSC Arboretium gets hundreds of visitors eager to admire and photograph the mighty hummingbirds as they feed on red (their favorite color) grevillea and perform their 70-mph dives for mating displays.
Ro Howe’s Recipes: Minted White and Green Asparagus With Pecorino Polenta
By Ro Howe
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Enjoy the warmth and comfort of the creamy polenta and the sprightly emergence of spring in the asparagus.